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
529BC7
RGB
82, 155, 199
HSL
203, 51%, 55%
HSB
203, 59%, 78%
CMYK
59, 22, 0, 22
LAB
61, -14, -30
LCH
61, 33, 245
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 237
XYZ
26, 29, 58
LUV
61, -30, -44
HWB
203, 32%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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