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
52C4E8
RGB
82, 196, 232
HSL
194, 77%, 62%
HSB
194, 65%, 91%
CMYK
65, 16, 0, 9
LAB
74, -25, -28
LCH
74, 38, 228
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 222
XYZ
38, 47, 83
LUV
74, -44, -40
HWB
194, 32%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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