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
0080DD
RGB
0, 128, 221
HSL
205, 100%, 43%
HSB
205, 100%, 87%
CMYK
100, 42, 0, 13
LAB
52, -3, -57
LCH
52, 57, 267
OKLCH
0.59, 0.17, 250
XYZ
21, 21, 71
LUV
52, -30, -85
HWB
205, 0%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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