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
83A2D2
RGB
131, 162, 210
HSL
216, 47%, 67%
HSB
216, 38%, 82%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 18
LAB
66, -2, -28
LCH
66, 28, 266
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 259
XYZ
34, 35, 66
LUV
66, -17, -44
HWB
216, 51%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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