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
52BFD3
RGB
82, 191, 211
HSL
189, 59%, 57%
HSB
189, 61%, 83%
CMYK
61, 9, 0, 17
LAB
72, -28, -20
LCH
72, 34, 216
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 212
XYZ
34, 44, 68
LUV
72, -43, -26
HWB
189, 32%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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