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
86D0FA
RGB
134, 208, 250
HSL
202, 92%, 75%
HSB
202, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 17, 0, 2
LAB
80, -16, -28
LCH
80, 32, 241
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 234
XYZ
50, 57, 99
LUV
80, -34, -43
HWB
202, 53%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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