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
526982
RGB
82, 105, 130
HSL
211, 23%, 42%
HSB
211, 37%, 51%
CMYK
37, 19, 0, 49
LAB
43, -4, -17
LCH
43, 17, 257
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 251
XYZ
13, 14, 23
LUV
43, -12, -23
HWB
211, 32%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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