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
86D3FD
RGB
134, 211, 253
HSL
201, 97%, 76%
HSB
201, 47%, 99%
CMYK
47, 17, 0, 1
LAB
81, -16, -29
LCH
81, 33, 240
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 233
XYZ
51, 59, 102
LUV
81, -35, -43
HWB
201, 53%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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