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
82B5BC
RGB
130, 181, 188
HSL
187, 30%, 62%
HSB
187, 31%, 74%
CMYK
31, 4, 0, 26
LAB
70, -16, -9
LCH
70, 19, 210
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 207
XYZ
35, 41, 54
LUV
70, -25, -11
HWB
187, 51%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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