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
85A2CC
RGB
133, 162, 204
HSL
215, 41%, 66%
HSB
215, 35%, 80%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 20
LAB
66, -3, -25
LCH
66, 25, 264
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 258
XYZ
33, 35, 62
LUV
66, -16, -38
HWB
215, 52%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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