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
80A3AF
RGB
128, 163, 175
HSL
195, 23%, 59%
HSB
195, 27%, 69%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 31
LAB
65, -10, -10
LCH
65, 15, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 221
XYZ
30, 34, 46
LUV
65, -18, -14
HWB
195, 50%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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