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
85B0EB
RGB
133, 176, 235
HSL
215, 72%, 72%
HSB
215, 43%, 92%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 8
LAB
70, -3, -35
LCH
70, 35, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 256
XYZ
40, 42, 85
LUV
70, -22, -54
HWB
215, 52%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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