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
80A5AA
RGB
128, 165, 170
HSL
187, 20%, 58%
HSB
187, 25%, 67%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 33
LAB
65, -12, -7
LCH
65, 14, 210
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 206
XYZ
30, 34, 43
LUV
65, -19, -8
HWB
187, 50%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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