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
85BCF4
RGB
133, 188, 244
HSL
210, 83%, 74%
HSB
210, 45%, 96%
CMYK
45, 23, 0, 4
LAB
74, -7, -34
LCH
74, 35, 258
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 250
XYZ
44, 47, 92
LUV
74, -27, -53
HWB
210, 52%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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