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
86CFFB
RGB
134, 207, 251
HSL
203, 94%, 75%
HSB
203, 47%, 98%
CMYK
47, 18, 0, 2
LAB
80, -15, -29
LCH
80, 33, 243
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 236
XYZ
50, 57, 100
LUV
80, -34, -44
HWB
203, 53%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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