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
85CEE8
RGB
133, 206, 232
HSL
196, 68%, 72%
HSB
196, 43%, 91%
CMYK
43, 11, 0, 9
LAB
79, -19, -20
LCH
79, 28, 228
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 223
XYZ
46, 55, 84
LUV
79, -34, -29
HWB
196, 52%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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