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
86CAE4
RGB
134, 202, 228
HSL
197, 64%, 71%
HSB
197, 41%, 89%
CMYK
41, 11, 0, 11
LAB
77, -17, -20
LCH
77, 27, 229
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 224
XYZ
45, 53, 81
LUV
77, -32, -29
HWB
197, 53%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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