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
5293CD
RGB
82, 147, 205
HSL
208, 55%, 56%
HSB
208, 60%, 80%
CMYK
60, 28, 0, 20
LAB
59, -8, -37
LCH
59, 38, 258
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 247
XYZ
25, 27, 62
LUV
59, -27, -55
HWB
208, 32%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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