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
5286A2
RGB
82, 134, 162
HSL
201, 33%, 48%
HSB
201, 49%, 64%
CMYK
49, 17, 0, 36
LAB
53, -12, -21
LCH
53, 24, 240
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 233
XYZ
19, 21, 37
LUV
53, -23, -29
HWB
201, 32%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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