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
82C8DD
RGB
130, 200, 221
HSL
194, 57%, 69%
HSB
194, 41%, 87%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 13
LAB
77, -19, -18
LCH
77, 26, 223
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 219
XYZ
43, 51, 76
LUV
77, -33, -25
HWB
194, 51%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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