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
86BDC4
RGB
134, 189, 196
HSL
187, 34%, 65%
HSB
187, 32%, 77%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 23
LAB
73, -17, -10
LCH
73, 20, 209
OKLCH
0.76, 0.06, 206
XYZ
38, 45, 59
LUV
73, -27, -12
HWB
187, 53%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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