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
85D3FA
RGB
133, 211, 250
HSL
200, 92%, 75%
HSB
200, 47%, 98%
CMYK
47, 16, 0, 2
LAB
81, -17, -27
LCH
81, 32, 237
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 231
XYZ
50, 58, 99
LUV
81, -35, -40
HWB
200, 52%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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