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
84B5D5
RGB
132, 181, 213
HSL
204, 49%, 68%
HSB
204, 38%, 84%
CMYK
38, 15, 0, 16
LAB
71, -11, -22
LCH
71, 24, 244
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 238
XYZ
38, 43, 69
LUV
71, -24, -32
HWB
204, 52%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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