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
5299AF
RGB
82, 153, 175
HSL
194, 37%, 50%
HSB
194, 53%, 69%
CMYK
53, 13, 0, 31
LAB
59, -19, -19
LCH
59, 26, 225
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 220
XYZ
23, 28, 45
LUV
59, -31, -25
HWB
194, 32%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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