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
52B2D5
RGB
82, 178, 213
HSL
196, 61%, 58%
HSB
196, 62%, 84%
CMYK
62, 16, 0, 16
LAB
68, -22, -27
LCH
68, 34, 231
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 225
XYZ
31, 38, 69
LUV
68, -38, -38
HWB
196, 32%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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