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
80A8DF
RGB
128, 168, 223
HSL
215, 60%, 69%
HSB
215, 43%, 87%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 13
LAB
68, -3, -33
LCH
68, 33, 264
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 256
XYZ
36, 38, 75
LUV
68, -21, -50
HWB
215, 50%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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