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
526C8B
RGB
82, 108, 139
HSL
213, 26%, 43%
HSB
213, 41%, 55%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 45
LAB
45, -3, -20
LCH
45, 21, 260
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 253
XYZ
14, 14, 26
LUV
45, -13, -28
HWB
213, 32%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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