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
86DAEC
RGB
134, 218, 236
HSL
191, 73%, 73%
HSB
191, 43%, 93%
CMYK
43, 8, 0, 7
LAB
82, -23, -17
LCH
82, 29, 217
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 213
XYZ
50, 61, 89
LUV
82, -38, -23
HWB
191, 53%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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