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
526889
RGB
82, 104, 137
HSL
216, 25%, 43%
HSB
216, 40%, 54%
CMYK
40, 24, 0, 46
LAB
43, -2, -21
LCH
43, 21, 265
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 258
XYZ
13, 13, 26
LUV
43, -12, -30
HWB
216, 32%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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