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
82ADE6
RGB
130, 173, 230
HSL
214, 67%, 71%
HSB
214, 43%, 90%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 10
LAB
69, -4, -34
LCH
69, 34, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 256
XYZ
38, 40, 81
LUV
69, -22, -52
HWB
214, 51%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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