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
5296DE
RGB
82, 150, 222
HSL
211, 68%, 60%
HSB
211, 63%, 87%
CMYK
63, 32, 0, 13
LAB
60, -5, -44
LCH
60, 44, 263
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 252
XYZ
28, 29, 73
LUV
60, -28, -67
HWB
211, 32%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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