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
86CEDD
RGB
134, 206, 221
HSL
190, 56%, 70%
HSB
190, 39%, 87%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 13
LAB
78, -21, -15
LCH
78, 25, 216
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 212
XYZ
45, 54, 77
LUV
78, -34, -20
HWB
190, 53%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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