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
82C2EA
RGB
130, 194, 234
HSL
203, 71%, 71%
HSB
203, 44%, 92%
CMYK
44, 17, 0, 8
LAB
75, -13, -27
LCH
75, 30, 244
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 237
XYZ
43, 49, 85
LUV
75, -30, -40
HWB
203, 51%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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