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
529BA2
RGB
82, 155, 162
HSL
185, 33%, 48%
HSB
185, 49%, 64%
CMYK
49, 4, 0, 36
LAB
59, -22, -11
LCH
59, 25, 207
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 204
XYZ
22, 28, 38
LUV
59, -32, -13
HWB
185, 32%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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