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
528BD0
RGB
82, 139, 208
HSL
213, 57%, 57%
HSB
213, 61%, 82%
CMYK
61, 33, 0, 18
LAB
56, -3, -42
LCH
56, 42, 266
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 254
XYZ
24, 25, 63
LUV
56, -24, -64
HWB
213, 32%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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