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
84E7FA
RGB
132, 231, 250
HSL
190, 92%, 75%
HSB
190, 47%, 98%
CMYK
47, 8, 0, 2
LAB
86, -27, -19
LCH
86, 33, 215
OKLCH
0.87, 0.10, 211
XYZ
55, 69, 101
LUV
86, -43, -25
HWB
190, 52%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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