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
85ACE1
RGB
133, 172, 225
HSL
215, 61%, 70%
HSB
215, 41%, 88%
CMYK
41, 24, 0, 12
LAB
69, -3, -31
LCH
69, 32, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 256
XYZ
38, 40, 77
LUV
69, -20, -49
HWB
215, 52%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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