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
80ACF2
RGB
128, 172, 242
HSL
217, 81%, 73%
HSB
217, 47%, 95%
CMYK
47, 29, 0, 5
LAB
69, -1, -40
LCH
69, 40, 268
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 259
XYZ
40, 41, 90
LUV
69, -22, -64
HWB
217, 50%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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