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
83ADBF
RGB
131, 173, 191
HSL
198, 32%, 63%
HSB
198, 31%, 75%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 25
LAB
68, -11, -14
LCH
68, 18, 231
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 226
XYZ
34, 38, 55
LUV
68, -21, -19
HWB
198, 51%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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