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
52D4E6
RGB
82, 212, 230
HSL
187, 75%, 61%
HSB
187, 64%, 90%
CMYK
64, 8, 0, 10
LAB
78, -33, -20
LCH
78, 38, 211
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 208
XYZ
41, 55, 83
LUV
78, -50, -26
HWB
187, 32%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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