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
0080BE
RGB
0, 128, 190
HSL
200, 100%, 37%
HSB
200, 100%, 75%
CMYK
100, 33, 0, 25
LAB
50, -12, -41
LCH
50, 43, 253
OKLCH
0.57, 0.13, 241
XYZ
17, 19, 52
LUV
50, -32, -60
HWB
200, 0%, 25%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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