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
85A8CE
RGB
133, 168, 206
HSL
211, 43%, 66%
HSB
211, 35%, 81%
CMYK
35, 18, 0, 19
LAB
67, -5, -24
LCH
67, 24, 257
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 251
XYZ
35, 37, 64
LUV
67, -18, -35
HWB
211, 52%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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