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
86BFC2
RGB
134, 191, 194
HSL
183, 33%, 64%
HSB
183, 31%, 76%
CMYK
31, 2, 0, 24
LAB
73, -19, -8
LCH
73, 20, 203
OKLCH
0.77, 0.06, 200
XYZ
38, 46, 58
LUV
73, -28, -8
HWB
183, 53%, 24%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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