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
83CFEE
RGB
131, 207, 238
HSL
197, 76%, 72%
HSB
197, 45%, 93%
CMYK
45, 13, 0, 7
LAB
79, -18, -23
LCH
79, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 226
XYZ
47, 56, 89
LUV
79, -35, -33
HWB
197, 51%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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