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
85A3C8
RGB
133, 163, 200
HSL
213, 38%, 65%
HSB
213, 34%, 78%
CMYK
34, 19, 0, 22
LAB
66, -4, -23
LCH
66, 23, 260
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 254
XYZ
33, 35, 60
LUV
66, -16, -34
HWB
213, 52%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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