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
0080DA
RGB
0, 128, 218
HSL
205, 100%, 43%
HSB
205, 100%, 85%
CMYK
100, 41, 0, 15
LAB
52, -3, -55
LCH
52, 55, 266
OKLCH
0.59, 0.17, 250
XYZ
20, 20, 69
LUV
52, -31, -83
HWB
205, 0%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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