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
85E5EB
RGB
133, 229, 235
HSL
184, 72%, 72%
HSB
184, 43%, 92%
CMYK
43, 3, 0, 8
LAB
85, -29, -12
LCH
85, 31, 203
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 201
XYZ
53, 67, 89
LUV
85, -43, -14
HWB
184, 52%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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