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
83E7FE
RGB
131, 231, 254
HSL
191, 98%, 75%
HSB
191, 48%, 100%
CMYK
48, 9, 0, 0
LAB
86, -26, -21
LCH
86, 33, 219
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 214
XYZ
56, 69, 104
LUV
86, -44, -29
HWB
191, 51%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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