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
82A8D2
RGB
130, 168, 210
HSL
212, 47%, 67%
HSB
212, 38%, 82%
CMYK
38, 20, 0, 18
LAB
67, -5, -26
LCH
67, 26, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 251
XYZ
35, 37, 66
LUV
67, -20, -39
HWB
212, 51%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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