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
83AEC3
RGB
131, 174, 195
HSL
200, 35%, 64%
HSB
200, 33%, 76%
CMYK
33, 11, 0, 24
LAB
69, -11, -16
LCH
69, 19, 235
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 229
XYZ
34, 39, 57
LUV
69, -22, -22
HWB
200, 51%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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