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
5292CA
RGB
82, 146, 202
HSL
208, 53%, 56%
HSB
208, 59%, 79%
CMYK
59, 28, 0, 21
LAB
58, -8, -36
LCH
58, 37, 257
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 247
XYZ
24, 27, 60
LUV
58, -27, -54
HWB
208, 32%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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