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
52EBF9
RGB
82, 235, 249
HSL
185, 93%, 65%
HSB
185, 67%, 98%
CMYK
67, 6, 0, 2
LAB
86, -38, -19
LCH
86, 43, 207
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 204
XYZ
50, 68, 100
LUV
86, -57, -24
HWB
185, 32%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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