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
86CBD3
RGB
134, 203, 211
HSL
186, 47%, 68%
HSB
186, 36%, 83%
CMYK
36, 4, 0, 17
LAB
77, -21, -11
LCH
77, 24, 208
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 205
XYZ
43, 52, 69
LUV
77, -33, -14
HWB
186, 53%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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