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
52B2ED
RGB
82, 178, 237
HSL
203, 81%, 63%
HSB
203, 65%, 93%
CMYK
65, 25, 0, 7
LAB
69, -16, -39
LCH
69, 42, 248
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 239
XYZ
35, 40, 86
LUV
69, -37, -59
HWB
203, 32%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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