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
85AFCE
RGB
133, 175, 206
HSL
205, 43%, 66%
HSB
205, 35%, 81%
CMYK
35, 15, 0, 19
LAB
69, -9, -21
LCH
69, 22, 247
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 241
XYZ
36, 40, 64
LUV
69, -21, -30
HWB
205, 52%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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