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
82E4EC
RGB
130, 228, 236
HSL
185, 74%, 72%
HSB
185, 45%, 93%
CMYK
45, 3, 0, 7
LAB
85, -29, -13
LCH
85, 32, 205
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 202
XYZ
52, 66, 89
LUV
85, -43, -16
HWB
185, 51%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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