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
82B0FA
RGB
130, 176, 250
HSL
217, 92%, 75%
HSB
217, 48%, 98%
CMYK
48, 30, 0, 2
LAB
71, -1, -42
LCH
71, 42, 269
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 260
XYZ
42, 43, 96
LUV
71, -23, -67
HWB
217, 51%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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