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
82CBDB
RGB
130, 203, 219
HSL
191, 55%, 68%
HSB
191, 41%, 86%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 14
LAB
77, -21, -16
LCH
77, 26, 217
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 213
XYZ
43, 53, 75
LUV
77, -34, -21
HWB
191, 51%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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