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
0080C8
RGB
0, 128, 200
HSL
202, 100%, 39%
HSB
202, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 36, 0, 22
LAB
51, -9, -46
LCH
51, 47, 259
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 244
XYZ
18, 20, 57
LUV
51, -32, -69
HWB
202, 0%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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