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
52C3EF
RGB
82, 195, 239
HSL
197, 83%, 63%
HSB
197, 66%, 94%
CMYK
66, 18, 0, 6
LAB
74, -23, -32
LCH
74, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 227
XYZ
39, 47, 89
LUV
74, -43, -47
HWB
197, 32%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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