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
83ABD3
RGB
131, 171, 211
HSL
210, 48%, 67%
HSB
210, 38%, 83%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 17
LAB
68, -6, -25
LCH
68, 26, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 249
XYZ
36, 39, 67
LUV
68, -21, -38
HWB
210, 51%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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