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
5295EE
RGB
82, 149, 238
HSL
214, 82%, 63%
HSB
214, 66%, 93%
CMYK
66, 37, 0, 7
LAB
60, 0, -52
LCH
60, 52, 270
OKLCH
0.67, 0.15, 256
XYZ
30, 29, 85
LUV
60, -27, -81
HWB
214, 32%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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