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
528BD3
RGB
82, 139, 211
HSL
213, 59%, 57%
HSB
213, 61%, 83%
CMYK
61, 34, 0, 17
LAB
56, -2, -43
LCH
56, 43, 267
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 255
XYZ
24, 25, 65
LUV
56, -24, -66
HWB
213, 32%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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