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
86ACAE
RGB
134, 172, 174
HSL
183, 20%, 60%
HSB
183, 23%, 68%
CMYK
23, 1, 0, 32
LAB
68, -13, -5
LCH
68, 14, 203
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 200
XYZ
32, 38, 46
LUV
68, -19, -6
HWB
183, 53%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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