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
86DFE5
RGB
134, 223, 229
HSL
184, 65%, 71%
HSB
184, 41%, 90%
CMYK
41, 3, 0, 10
LAB
83, -27, -12
LCH
83, 29, 204
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 201
XYZ
50, 63, 84
LUV
83, -40, -14
HWB
184, 53%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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