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
84BECE
RGB
132, 190, 206
HSL
193, 43%, 66%
HSB
193, 36%, 81%
CMYK
36, 8, 0, 19
LAB
73, -16, -14
LCH
73, 22, 221
OKLCH
0.77, 0.06, 217
XYZ
39, 46, 65
LUV
73, -28, -19
HWB
193, 52%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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