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
84D5EC
RGB
132, 213, 236
HSL
193, 73%, 72%
HSB
193, 44%, 93%
CMYK
44, 10, 0, 7
LAB
81, -21, -20
LCH
81, 29, 222
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 218
XYZ
48, 59, 88
LUV
81, -37, -27
HWB
193, 52%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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