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
529CD2
RGB
82, 156, 210
HSL
205, 59%, 57%
HSB
205, 61%, 82%
CMYK
61, 26, 0, 18
LAB
61, -11, -35
LCH
61, 37, 252
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 242
XYZ
27, 30, 65
LUV
61, -30, -53
HWB
205, 32%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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