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
86C5CD
RGB
134, 197, 205
HSL
187, 42%, 66%
HSB
187, 35%, 80%
CMYK
35, 4, 0, 20
LAB
75, -19, -11
LCH
75, 22, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.07, 206
XYZ
41, 49, 65
LUV
75, -30, -13
HWB
187, 53%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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