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
5293F2
RGB
82, 147, 242
HSL
216, 86%, 64%
HSB
216, 66%, 95%
CMYK
66, 39, 0, 5
LAB
60, 2, -55
LCH
60, 55, 272
OKLCH
0.66, 0.16, 258
XYZ
30, 29, 88
LUV
60, -26, -86
HWB
216, 32%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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