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
83C4F2
RGB
131, 196, 242
HSL
205, 81%, 73%
HSB
205, 46%, 95%
CMYK
46, 19, 0, 5
LAB
76, -12, -30
LCH
76, 32, 247
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 240
XYZ
45, 51, 91
LUV
76, -30, -45
HWB
205, 51%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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