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
52A2DD
RGB
82, 162, 221
HSL
205, 67%, 59%
HSB
205, 63%, 87%
CMYK
63, 27, 0, 13
LAB
63, -12, -38
LCH
63, 40, 253
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 243
XYZ
29, 33, 73
LUV
63, -32, -58
HWB
205, 32%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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