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
82CFE2
RGB
130, 207, 226
HSL
192, 62%, 70%
HSB
192, 42%, 89%
CMYK
42, 8, 0, 11
LAB
79, -21, -17
LCH
79, 27, 219
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 215
XYZ
45, 55, 80
LUV
79, -35, -23
HWB
192, 51%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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