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
85ADCF
RGB
133, 173, 207
HSL
208, 44%, 67%
HSB
208, 36%, 81%
CMYK
36, 16, 0, 19
LAB
69, -8, -22
LCH
69, 23, 251
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 245
XYZ
36, 39, 65
LUV
69, -21, -33
HWB
208, 52%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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