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
0052BF
RGB
0, 82, 191
HSL
214, 100%, 37%
HSB
214, 100%, 75%
CMYK
100, 57, 0, 25
LAB
36, 15, -64
LCH
36, 66, 283
OKLCH
0.47, 0.18, 259
XYZ
12, 10, 51
LUV
36, -18, -87
HWB
214, 0%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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