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
82ADEE
RGB
130, 173, 238
HSL
216, 76%, 72%
HSB
216, 45%, 93%
CMYK
45, 27, 0, 7
LAB
70, -2, -38
LCH
70, 38, 267
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 258
XYZ
40, 41, 87
LUV
70, -22, -59
HWB
216, 51%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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