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
82ABBE
RGB
130, 171, 190
HSL
199, 32%, 63%
HSB
199, 32%, 75%
CMYK
32, 10, 0, 25
LAB
67, -11, -15
LCH
67, 18, 233
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 228
XYZ
33, 38, 54
LUV
67, -21, -20
HWB
199, 51%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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