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Sky Blue

#85CAEE

A light, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
85CAEE
RGB
133, 202, 238
HSL
201, 76%, 73%
HSB
201, 44%, 93%
CMYK
44, 15, 0, 7
LAB
78, -16, -25
LCH
78, 30, 238
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 232
XYZ
46, 53, 89
LUV
78, -32, -37
HWB
201, 52%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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