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
85ACDA
RGB
133, 172, 218
HSL
212, 53%, 69%
HSB
212, 39%, 85%
CMYK
39, 21, 0, 15
LAB
69, -5, -28
LCH
69, 28, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 253
XYZ
37, 40, 72
LUV
69, -20, -43
HWB
212, 52%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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