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
85DFF5
RGB
133, 223, 245
HSL
192, 85%, 74%
HSB
192, 46%, 96%
CMYK
46, 9, 0, 4
LAB
84, -24, -20
LCH
84, 31, 220
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 215
XYZ
53, 64, 96
LUV
84, -40, -27
HWB
192, 52%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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