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
0052AC
RGB
0, 82, 172
HSL
211, 100%, 34%
HSB
211, 100%, 67%
CMYK
100, 52, 0, 33
LAB
35, 8, -55
LCH
35, 56, 278
OKLCH
0.45, 0.16, 257
XYZ
10, 9, 40
LUV
35, -19, -75
HWB
211, 0%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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