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
83A2B4
RGB
131, 162, 180
HSL
202, 25%, 61%
HSB
202, 27%, 71%
CMYK
27, 10, 0, 29
LAB
65, -8, -13
LCH
65, 15, 239
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 234
XYZ
31, 34, 48
LUV
65, -16, -18
HWB
202, 51%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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