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
82BAD2
RGB
130, 186, 210
HSL
198, 47%, 67%
HSB
198, 38%, 82%
CMYK
38, 11, 0, 18
LAB
72, -14, -18
LCH
72, 23, 232
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 227
XYZ
38, 45, 68
LUV
72, -27, -26
HWB
198, 51%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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