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
82B7CB
RGB
130, 183, 203
HSL
196, 41%, 65%
HSB
196, 36%, 80%
CMYK
36, 10, 0, 20
LAB
71, -14, -16
LCH
71, 21, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 223
XYZ
37, 43, 63
LUV
71, -26, -22
HWB
196, 51%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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