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
52ADCE
RGB
82, 173, 206
HSL
196, 56%, 56%
HSB
196, 60%, 81%
CMYK
60, 16, 0, 19
LAB
66, -21, -26
LCH
66, 33, 231
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 225
XYZ
30, 36, 64
LUV
66, -37, -36
HWB
196, 32%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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