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
82B6BB
RGB
130, 182, 187
HSL
185, 30%, 62%
HSB
185, 30%, 73%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 27
LAB
71, -17, -8
LCH
71, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 204
XYZ
35, 42, 53
LUV
71, -26, -10
HWB
185, 51%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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