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
82BEC4
RGB
130, 190, 196
HSL
185, 36%, 64%
HSB
185, 34%, 77%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 23
LAB
73, -19, -10
LCH
73, 21, 207
OKLCH
0.76, 0.06, 204
XYZ
38, 46, 59
LUV
73, -29, -11
HWB
185, 51%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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