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
526C7E
RGB
82, 108, 126
HSL
205, 21%, 41%
HSB
205, 35%, 49%
CMYK
35, 14, 0, 51
LAB
44, -6, -13
LCH
44, 15, 245
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 239
XYZ
13, 14, 22
LUV
44, -13, -17
HWB
205, 32%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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