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
5294C8
RGB
82, 148, 200
HSL
206, 52%, 55%
HSB
206, 59%, 78%
CMYK
59, 26, 0, 22
LAB
59, -10, -34
LCH
59, 35, 254
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 244
XYZ
24, 27, 59
LUV
59, -28, -50
HWB
206, 32%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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