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
52D4E8
RGB
82, 212, 232
HSL
188, 77%, 62%
HSB
188, 65%, 91%
CMYK
65, 9, 0, 9
LAB
78, -32, -21
LCH
78, 39, 213
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 209
XYZ
42, 55, 85
LUV
78, -50, -28
HWB
188, 32%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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