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
85ACC7
RGB
133, 172, 199
HSL
205, 37%, 65%
HSB
205, 33%, 78%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 22
LAB
68, -9, -18
LCH
68, 20, 245
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 239
XYZ
35, 39, 60
LUV
68, -20, -27
HWB
205, 52%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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