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
52ABDF
RGB
82, 171, 223
HSL
202, 69%, 60%
HSB
202, 63%, 87%
CMYK
63, 23, 0, 13
LAB
66, -16, -35
LCH
66, 38, 246
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 237
XYZ
31, 36, 75
LUV
66, -35, -52
HWB
202, 32%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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