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
52B4BF
RGB
82, 180, 191
HSL
186, 46%, 54%
HSB
186, 57%, 75%
CMYK
57, 6, 0, 25
LAB
68, -27, -15
LCH
68, 31, 208
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 205
XYZ
29, 38, 55
LUV
68, -40, -18
HWB
186, 32%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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