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
85D7E8
RGB
133, 215, 232
HSL
190, 68%, 72%
HSB
190, 43%, 91%
CMYK
43, 7, 0, 9
LAB
81, -23, -17
LCH
81, 28, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 212
XYZ
49, 59, 85
LUV
81, -37, -22
HWB
190, 52%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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