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
83CAFF
RGB
131, 202, 255
HSL
206, 100%, 76%
HSB
206, 49%, 100%
CMYK
49, 21, 0, 0
LAB
78, -12, -34
LCH
78, 36, 250
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 242
XYZ
49, 54, 103
LUV
78, -32, -52
HWB
206, 51%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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