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
85CBDD
RGB
133, 203, 221
HSL
192, 56%, 69%
HSB
192, 40%, 87%
CMYK
40, 8, 0, 13
LAB
78, -19, -16
LCH
78, 25, 220
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 216
XYZ
44, 53, 76
LUV
78, -33, -22
HWB
192, 52%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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