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
5293CF
RGB
82, 147, 207
HSL
209, 57%, 57%
HSB
209, 60%, 81%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 19
LAB
59, -8, -38
LCH
59, 39, 259
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 248
XYZ
25, 27, 63
LUV
59, -27, -57
HWB
209, 32%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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