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
52D8FA
RGB
82, 216, 250
HSL
192, 94%, 65%
HSB
192, 67%, 98%
CMYK
67, 14, 0, 2
LAB
80, -30, -28
LCH
80, 41, 223
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 218
XYZ
45, 58, 99
LUV
80, -50, -40
HWB
192, 32%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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