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
85A5C8
RGB
133, 165, 200
HSL
211, 38%, 65%
HSB
211, 34%, 78%
CMYK
34, 17, 0, 22
LAB
66, -5, -22
LCH
66, 22, 257
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 251
XYZ
34, 36, 60
LUV
66, -17, -33
HWB
211, 52%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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