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
82D3DE
RGB
130, 211, 222
HSL
187, 58%, 69%
HSB
187, 41%, 87%
CMYK
41, 5, 0, 13
LAB
80, -24, -14
LCH
80, 27, 210
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 207
XYZ
46, 57, 78
LUV
80, -37, -17
HWB
187, 51%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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