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
86B3BD
RGB
134, 179, 189
HSL
191, 29%, 63%
HSB
191, 29%, 74%
CMYK
29, 5, 0, 26
LAB
70, -14, -10
LCH
70, 17, 217
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 213
XYZ
35, 41, 54
LUV
70, -23, -13
HWB
191, 53%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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