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
5287C9
RGB
82, 135, 201
HSL
213, 52%, 55%
HSB
213, 59%, 79%
CMYK
59, 33, 0, 21
LAB
55, -3, -40
LCH
55, 40, 266
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 255
XYZ
23, 23, 59
LUV
55, -23, -61
HWB
213, 32%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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