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
80AFFC
RGB
128, 175, 252
HSL
217, 95%, 75%
HSB
217, 49%, 99%
CMYK
49, 31, 0, 1
LAB
70, 0, -44
LCH
70, 44, 270
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 260
XYZ
42, 42, 98
LUV
70, -23, -70
HWB
217, 50%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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