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
83A7C8
RGB
131, 167, 200
HSL
209, 39%, 65%
HSB
209, 35%, 78%
CMYK
35, 16, 0, 22
LAB
67, -7, -21
LCH
67, 22, 253
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 246
XYZ
34, 37, 60
LUV
67, -19, -31
HWB
209, 51%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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