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
85A1CD
RGB
133, 161, 205
HSL
217, 42%, 66%
HSB
217, 35%, 80%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 20
LAB
65, -2, -26
LCH
65, 26, 266
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 259
XYZ
33, 35, 63
LUV
65, -16, -40
HWB
217, 52%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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