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
5281CD
RGB
82, 129, 205
HSL
217, 55%, 56%
HSB
217, 60%, 80%
CMYK
60, 37, 0, 20
LAB
53, 2, -45
LCH
53, 45, 272
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 260
XYZ
22, 22, 61
LUV
53, -21, -68
HWB
217, 32%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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