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
85ADC9
RGB
133, 173, 201
HSL
205, 39%, 65%
HSB
205, 34%, 79%
CMYK
34, 14, 0, 21
LAB
69, -9, -19
LCH
69, 21, 245
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 239
XYZ
35, 39, 61
LUV
69, -20, -28
HWB
205, 52%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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