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
82DCF4
RGB
130, 220, 244
HSL
193, 84%, 73%
HSB
193, 47%, 96%
CMYK
47, 10, 0, 4
LAB
83, -23, -21
LCH
83, 31, 221
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 217
XYZ
51, 62, 95
LUV
83, -40, -29
HWB
193, 51%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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