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
86B9BC
RGB
134, 185, 188
HSL
183, 29%, 63%
HSB
183, 29%, 74%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 26
LAB
72, -17, -7
LCH
72, 18, 203
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 201
XYZ
36, 43, 54
LUV
72, -25, -8
HWB
183, 53%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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