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
52999E
RGB
82, 153, 158
HSL
184, 32%, 47%
HSB
184, 48%, 62%
CMYK
48, 3, 0, 38
LAB
59, -22, -10
LCH
59, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 201
XYZ
21, 27, 36
LUV
59, -31, -11
HWB
184, 32%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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