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
82ACDD
RGB
130, 172, 221
HSL
212, 57%, 69%
HSB
212, 41%, 87%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 13
LAB
69, -5, -30
LCH
69, 30, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 253
XYZ
37, 39, 74
LUV
69, -21, -46
HWB
212, 51%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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