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
84DAEF
RGB
132, 218, 239
HSL
192, 77%, 73%
HSB
192, 45%, 94%
CMYK
45, 9, 0, 6
LAB
82, -23, -19
LCH
82, 30, 219
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 215
XYZ
50, 61, 91
LUV
82, -39, -26
HWB
192, 52%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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