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
84BEE7
RGB
132, 190, 231
HSL
205, 67%, 71%
HSB
205, 43%, 91%
CMYK
43, 18, 0, 9
LAB
74, -11, -27
LCH
74, 29, 247
OKLCH
0.78, 0.08, 240
XYZ
42, 47, 83
LUV
74, -28, -40
HWB
205, 52%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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