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
85DEF8
RGB
133, 222, 248
HSL
194, 89%, 75%
HSB
194, 46%, 97%
CMYK
46, 10, 0, 3
LAB
84, -23, -22
LCH
84, 31, 223
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 219
XYZ
53, 64, 98
LUV
84, -40, -30
HWB
194, 52%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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