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
80A3AB
RGB
128, 163, 171
HSL
191, 20%, 59%
HSB
191, 25%, 67%
CMYK
25, 5, 0, 33
LAB
65, -11, -8
LCH
65, 14, 217
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 213
XYZ
29, 34, 43
LUV
65, -18, -10
HWB
191, 50%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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