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
82EAFD
RGB
130, 234, 253
HSL
189, 97%, 75%
HSB
189, 49%, 99%
CMYK
49, 8, 0, 1
LAB
87, -28, -19
LCH
87, 34, 214
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 211
XYZ
56, 71, 104
LUV
87, -45, -26
HWB
189, 51%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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