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
85A2C2
RGB
133, 162, 194
HSL
211, 33%, 64%
HSB
211, 31%, 76%
CMYK
31, 16, 0, 24
LAB
65, -5, -20
LCH
65, 21, 257
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 251
XYZ
32, 35, 56
LUV
65, -16, -30
HWB
211, 52%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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