Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
84B4D9
RGB
132, 180, 217
HSL
206, 53%, 68%
HSB
206, 39%, 85%
CMYK
39, 17, 0, 15
LAB
71, -9, -24
LCH
71, 26, 249
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 242
XYZ
38, 43, 72
LUV
71, -24, -36
HWB
206, 52%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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