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
80B0BC
RGB
128, 176, 188
HSL
192, 31%, 62%
HSB
192, 32%, 74%
CMYK
32, 6, 0, 26
LAB
69, -14, -12
LCH
69, 18, 219
OKLCH
0.73, 0.05, 215
XYZ
34, 39, 53
LUV
69, -24, -15
HWB
192, 50%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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