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
82A4BD
RGB
130, 164, 189
HSL
205, 31%, 63%
HSB
205, 31%, 74%
CMYK
31, 13, 0, 26
LAB
65, -8, -17
LCH
65, 19, 246
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 240
XYZ
32, 35, 53
LUV
65, -18, -24
HWB
205, 51%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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