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
86ABB0
RGB
134, 171, 176
HSL
187, 21%, 61%
HSB
187, 24%, 69%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 31
LAB
67, -12, -7
LCH
67, 14, 210
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 206
XYZ
32, 37, 47
LUV
67, -19, -8
HWB
187, 53%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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