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
82CCFF
RGB
130, 204, 255
HSL
204, 100%, 75%
HSB
204, 49%, 100%
CMYK
49, 20, 0, 0
LAB
79, -14, -33
LCH
79, 35, 247
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 240
XYZ
49, 55, 103
LUV
79, -34, -50
HWB
204, 51%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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