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
86DFF2
RGB
134, 223, 242
HSL
191, 81%, 74%
HSB
191, 45%, 95%
CMYK
45, 8, 0, 5
LAB
84, -24, -18
LCH
84, 30, 217
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 213
XYZ
52, 64, 94
LUV
84, -40, -24
HWB
191, 53%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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