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
85B9CD
RGB
133, 185, 205
HSL
197, 42%, 66%
HSB
197, 35%, 80%
CMYK
35, 10, 0, 20
LAB
72, -14, -16
LCH
72, 21, 229
OKLCH
0.76, 0.06, 224
XYZ
38, 44, 64
LUV
72, -26, -22
HWB
197, 52%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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