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
86DFED
RGB
134, 223, 237
HSL
188, 74%, 73%
HSB
188, 43%, 93%
CMYK
43, 6, 0, 7
LAB
84, -25, -16
LCH
84, 30, 212
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 209
XYZ
51, 64, 90
LUV
84, -40, -20
HWB
188, 53%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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