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
85C4E2
RGB
133, 196, 226
HSL
199, 62%, 70%
HSB
199, 41%, 89%
CMYK
41, 13, 0, 11
LAB
76, -15, -22
LCH
76, 26, 235
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 229
XYZ
43, 50, 79
LUV
76, -30, -31
HWB
199, 52%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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