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
84CED5
RGB
132, 206, 213
HSL
185, 49%, 68%
HSB
185, 38%, 84%
CMYK
38, 3, 0, 16
LAB
78, -23, -11
LCH
78, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 203
XYZ
44, 54, 71
LUV
78, -35, -13
HWB
185, 52%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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