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
52B2FA
RGB
82, 178, 250
HSL
206, 94%, 65%
HSB
206, 67%, 98%
CMYK
67, 29, 0, 2
LAB
69, -12, -45
LCH
69, 47, 255
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 244
XYZ
37, 41, 96
LUV
69, -37, -70
HWB
206, 32%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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