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
52858A
RGB
82, 133, 138
HSL
185, 25%, 43%
HSB
185, 41%, 54%
CMYK
41, 4, 0, 46
LAB
52, -17, -8
LCH
52, 19, 207
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 204
XYZ
16, 20, 27
LUV
52, -24, -9
HWB
185, 32%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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