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
52ADE7
RGB
82, 173, 231
HSL
203, 76%, 61%
HSB
203, 65%, 91%
CMYK
65, 25, 0, 9
LAB
67, -15, -38
LCH
67, 41, 249
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 240
XYZ
33, 37, 81
LUV
67, -36, -58
HWB
203, 32%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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