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
86A1BB
RGB
134, 161, 187
HSL
209, 28%, 63%
HSB
209, 28%, 73%
CMYK
28, 14, 0, 27
LAB
65, -5, -17
LCH
65, 18, 253
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 248
XYZ
32, 34, 52
LUV
65, -15, -24
HWB
209, 53%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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