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
52D2FA
RGB
82, 210, 250
HSL
194, 94%, 65%
HSB
194, 67%, 98%
CMYK
67, 16, 0, 2
LAB
78, -27, -31
LCH
78, 41, 228
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 222
XYZ
44, 55, 99
LUV
78, -48, -45
HWB
194, 32%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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