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
82D6FA
RGB
130, 214, 250
HSL
198, 92%, 75%
HSB
198, 48%, 98%
CMYK
48, 14, 0, 2
LAB
81, -19, -26
LCH
81, 33, 233
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 227
XYZ
51, 60, 99
LUV
81, -38, -38
HWB
198, 51%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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