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
527280
RGB
82, 114, 128
HSL
198, 22%, 41%
HSB
198, 36%, 50%
CMYK
36, 11, 0, 50
LAB
46, -9, -12
LCH
46, 15, 232
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 227
XYZ
13, 15, 23
LUV
46, -16, -15
HWB
198, 32%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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