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
5294AA
RGB
82, 148, 170
HSL
195, 35%, 49%
HSB
195, 52%, 67%
CMYK
52, 13, 0, 33
LAB
58, -17, -18
LCH
58, 25, 227
OKLCH
0.63, 0.07, 222
XYZ
21, 26, 42
LUV
58, -29, -25
HWB
195, 32%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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