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
85E2EF
RGB
133, 226, 239
HSL
187, 77%, 73%
HSB
187, 44%, 94%
CMYK
44, 5, 0, 6
LAB
84, -26, -16
LCH
84, 31, 210
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 207
XYZ
52, 66, 92
LUV
84, -42, -20
HWB
187, 52%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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