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
5287CB
RGB
82, 135, 203
HSL
214, 54%, 56%
HSB
214, 60%, 80%
CMYK
60, 33, 0, 20
LAB
55, -2, -41
LCH
55, 41, 267
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 255
XYZ
23, 23, 60
LUV
55, -23, -63
HWB
214, 32%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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