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
82C0DA
RGB
130, 192, 218
HSL
198, 54%, 68%
HSB
198, 40%, 85%
CMYK
40, 12, 0, 15
LAB
74, -16, -20
LCH
74, 25, 232
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 226
XYZ
41, 48, 73
LUV
74, -29, -28
HWB
198, 51%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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