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
80A5DF
RGB
128, 165, 223
HSL
217, 60%, 69%
HSB
217, 43%, 87%
CMYK
43, 26, 0, 13
LAB
67, -2, -34
LCH
67, 34, 267
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 259
XYZ
36, 37, 75
LUV
67, -19, -53
HWB
217, 50%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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