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
80ACC2
RGB
128, 172, 194
HSL
200, 35%, 63%
HSB
200, 34%, 76%
CMYK
34, 11, 0, 24
LAB
68, -11, -16
LCH
68, 20, 235
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 230
XYZ
33, 38, 57
LUV
68, -22, -23
HWB
200, 50%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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