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
528E96
RGB
82, 142, 150
HSL
187, 29%, 45%
HSB
187, 45%, 59%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 41
LAB
55, -19, -11
LCH
55, 22, 210
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 207
XYZ
19, 23, 32
LUV
55, -27, -13
HWB
187, 32%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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