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
83BADB
RGB
131, 186, 219
HSL
203, 55%, 69%
HSB
203, 40%, 86%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 14
LAB
73, -12, -23
LCH
73, 26, 242
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 235
XYZ
40, 45, 74
LUV
73, -27, -33
HWB
203, 51%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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