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
52A4E9
RGB
82, 164, 233
HSL
207, 77%, 62%
HSB
207, 65%, 91%
CMYK
65, 30, 0, 9
LAB
65, -10, -43
LCH
65, 44, 257
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 246
XYZ
31, 34, 82
LUV
65, -32, -66
HWB
207, 32%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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