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
85C8FC
RGB
133, 200, 252
HSL
206, 95%, 75%
HSB
206, 47%, 99%
CMYK
47, 21, 0, 1
LAB
78, -12, -33
LCH
78, 35, 250
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 243
XYZ
48, 53, 100
LUV
78, -31, -50
HWB
206, 52%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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