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
52BDE0
RGB
82, 189, 224
HSL
195, 70%, 60%
HSB
195, 63%, 88%
CMYK
63, 16, 0, 12
LAB
71, -24, -27
LCH
71, 36, 229
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 223
XYZ
35, 44, 77
LUV
71, -42, -39
HWB
195, 32%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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