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
86AEED
RGB
134, 174, 237
HSL
217, 74%, 73%
HSB
217, 43%, 93%
CMYK
43, 27, 0, 7
LAB
70, -2, -36
LCH
70, 36, 267
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 259
XYZ
40, 41, 86
LUV
70, -21, -57
HWB
217, 53%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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