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
84BCEE
RGB
132, 188, 238
HSL
208, 76%, 73%
HSB
208, 45%, 93%
CMYK
45, 21, 0, 7
LAB
74, -9, -31
LCH
74, 32, 254
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 246
XYZ
43, 47, 88
LUV
74, -27, -48
HWB
208, 52%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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