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
5286DC
RGB
82, 134, 220
HSL
217, 66%, 59%
HSB
217, 63%, 86%
CMYK
63, 39, 0, 14
LAB
55, 3, -50
LCH
55, 50, 273
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 260
XYZ
25, 24, 71
LUV
55, -22, -77
HWB
217, 32%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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