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
83BEEB
RGB
131, 190, 235
HSL
206, 72%, 72%
HSB
206, 44%, 92%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 8
LAB
74, -11, -29
LCH
74, 31, 249
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 242
XYZ
43, 48, 86
LUV
74, -28, -44
HWB
206, 51%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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