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
528DC5
RGB
82, 141, 197
HSL
209, 50%, 55%
HSB
209, 58%, 77%
CMYK
58, 28, 0, 23
LAB
56, -7, -36
LCH
56, 36, 259
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 249
XYZ
23, 25, 56
LUV
56, -25, -53
HWB
209, 32%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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