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
82C5FC
RGB
130, 197, 252
HSL
207, 95%, 75%
HSB
207, 48%, 99%
CMYK
48, 22, 0, 1
LAB
77, -11, -34
LCH
77, 36, 252
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 244
XYZ
47, 52, 100
LUV
77, -31, -53
HWB
207, 51%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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