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
5294B0
RGB
82, 148, 176
HSL
198, 37%, 51%
HSB
198, 53%, 69%
CMYK
53, 16, 0, 31
LAB
58, -16, -22
LCH
58, 27, 234
OKLCH
0.63, 0.08, 228
XYZ
22, 26, 45
LUV
58, -29, -30
HWB
198, 32%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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