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
86CFDF
RGB
134, 207, 223
HSL
191, 58%, 70%
HSB
191, 40%, 87%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 13
LAB
79, -21, -16
LCH
79, 26, 217
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 213
XYZ
45, 55, 78
LUV
79, -34, -21
HWB
191, 53%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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