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
85D3DA
RGB
133, 211, 218
HSL
185, 53%, 69%
HSB
185, 39%, 85%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 15
LAB
80, -24, -11
LCH
80, 26, 206
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 203
XYZ
46, 57, 75
LUV
80, -36, -14
HWB
185, 52%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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