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
82C5EA
RGB
130, 197, 234
HSL
201, 71%, 71%
HSB
201, 44%, 92%
CMYK
44, 16, 0, 8
LAB
76, -15, -26
LCH
76, 29, 240
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 234
XYZ
44, 51, 85
LUV
76, -31, -38
HWB
201, 51%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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