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
85C8CD
RGB
133, 200, 205
HSL
184, 42%, 66%
HSB
184, 35%, 80%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 20
LAB
76, -21, -10
LCH
76, 23, 205
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 202
XYZ
41, 51, 65
LUV
76, -32, -11
HWB
184, 52%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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