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
82E0EA
RGB
130, 224, 234
HSL
186, 71%, 71%
HSB
186, 44%, 92%
CMYK
44, 4, 0, 8
LAB
84, -27, -14
LCH
84, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 204
XYZ
51, 64, 88
LUV
84, -42, -17
HWB
186, 51%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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