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
85B3DF
RGB
133, 179, 223
HSL
209, 58%, 70%
HSB
209, 40%, 87%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 13
LAB
71, -7, -27
LCH
71, 28, 255
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 248
XYZ
39, 43, 76
LUV
71, -23, -42
HWB
209, 52%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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