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
85D2DD
RGB
133, 210, 221
HSL
188, 56%, 69%
HSB
188, 40%, 87%
CMYK
40, 5, 0, 13
LAB
80, -23, -13
LCH
80, 26, 211
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 207
XYZ
46, 56, 77
LUV
80, -36, -17
HWB
188, 52%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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