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
529CD8
RGB
82, 156, 216
HSL
207, 63%, 58%
HSB
207, 62%, 85%
CMYK
62, 28, 0, 15
LAB
62, -10, -38
LCH
62, 39, 255
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 245
XYZ
28, 31, 69
LUV
62, -30, -58
HWB
207, 32%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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