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
52828C
RGB
82, 130, 140
HSL
190, 26%, 44%
HSB
190, 41%, 55%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 45
LAB
51, -15, -11
LCH
51, 18, 216
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 212
XYZ
16, 20, 28
LUV
51, -22, -13
HWB
190, 32%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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