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
86CEFA
RGB
134, 206, 250
HSL
203, 92%, 75%
HSB
203, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 2
LAB
79, -15, -29
LCH
79, 33, 243
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 236
XYZ
49, 56, 99
LUV
79, -33, -44
HWB
203, 53%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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