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
85AFF3
RGB
133, 175, 243
HSL
217, 82%, 74%
HSB
217, 45%, 95%
CMYK
45, 28, 0, 5
LAB
70, -1, -39
LCH
70, 39, 268
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 260
XYZ
41, 42, 91
LUV
70, -22, -62
HWB
217, 52%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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