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
528995
RGB
82, 137, 149
HSL
191, 29%, 45%
HSB
191, 45%, 58%
CMYK
45, 8, 0, 42
LAB
54, -16, -12
LCH
54, 21, 217
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 213
XYZ
18, 22, 32
LUV
54, -25, -15
HWB
191, 32%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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