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
527DB4
RGB
82, 125, 180
HSL
214, 40%, 51%
HSB
214, 54%, 71%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 29
LAB
51, -3, -34
LCH
51, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 255
XYZ
19, 20, 46
LUV
51, -20, -51
HWB
214, 32%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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