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
82D4E1
RGB
130, 212, 225
HSL
188, 61%, 70%
HSB
188, 42%, 88%
CMYK
42, 6, 0, 12
LAB
80, -24, -15
LCH
80, 28, 212
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 209
XYZ
46, 57, 80
LUV
80, -37, -19
HWB
188, 51%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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