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
83C3FD
RGB
131, 195, 253
HSL
209, 97%, 75%
HSB
209, 48%, 99%
CMYK
48, 23, 0, 1
LAB
76, -9, -36
LCH
76, 37, 255
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 247
XYZ
47, 51, 100
LUV
76, -30, -55
HWB
209, 51%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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