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
528ED5
RGB
82, 142, 213
HSL
213, 61%, 58%
HSB
213, 62%, 84%
CMYK
62, 33, 0, 16
LAB
57, -3, -43
LCH
57, 43, 265
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 254
XYZ
25, 26, 67
LUV
57, -25, -66
HWB
213, 32%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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