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
85E2F7
RGB
133, 226, 247
HSL
191, 88%, 75%
HSB
191, 46%, 97%
CMYK
46, 9, 0, 3
LAB
85, -25, -19
LCH
85, 32, 218
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 214
XYZ
54, 66, 98
LUV
85, -41, -26
HWB
191, 52%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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