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
0082C7
RGB
0, 130, 199
HSL
201, 100%, 39%
HSB
201, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 35, 0, 22
LAB
51, -11, -45
LCH
51, 46, 257
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 243
XYZ
18, 20, 57
LUV
51, -32, -66
HWB
201, 0%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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