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
86B5D3
RGB
134, 181, 211
HSL
203, 47%, 68%
HSB
203, 36%, 83%
CMYK
36, 14, 0, 17
LAB
71, -11, -21
LCH
71, 23, 243
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 237
XYZ
38, 43, 68
LUV
71, -23, -30
HWB
203, 53%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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