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
52AEC7
RGB
82, 174, 199
HSL
193, 51%, 55%
HSB
193, 59%, 78%
CMYK
59, 13, 0, 22
LAB
66, -23, -22
LCH
66, 31, 223
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 218
XYZ
29, 36, 59
LUV
66, -38, -29
HWB
193, 32%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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