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
82CED9
RGB
130, 206, 217
HSL
188, 53%, 68%
HSB
188, 40%, 85%
CMYK
40, 5, 0, 15
LAB
78, -22, -13
LCH
78, 26, 211
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 207
XYZ
44, 54, 74
LUV
78, -35, -17
HWB
188, 51%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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