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
52A4EF
RGB
82, 164, 239
HSL
209, 83%, 63%
HSB
209, 66%, 94%
CMYK
66, 31, 0, 6
LAB
65, -8, -46
LCH
65, 47, 260
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 249
XYZ
32, 35, 87
LUV
65, -32, -71
HWB
209, 32%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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