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
50BBFA
RGB
80, 187, 250
HSL
202, 94%, 65%
HSB
202, 68%, 98%
CMYK
68, 25, 0, 2
LAB
72, -17, -41
LCH
72, 44, 248
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 238
XYZ
38, 44, 97
LUV
72, -40, -63
HWB
202, 31%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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