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
52B2FF
RGB
82, 178, 255
HSL
207, 100%, 66%
HSB
207, 68%, 100%
CMYK
68, 30, 0, 0
LAB
69, -11, -47
LCH
69, 49, 257
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 246
XYZ
37, 41, 100
LUV
69, -36, -74
HWB
207, 32%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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