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
80B2DD
RGB
128, 178, 221
HSL
208, 58%, 68%
HSB
208, 42%, 87%
CMYK
42, 19, 0, 13
LAB
70, -9, -27
LCH
70, 29, 252
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 245
XYZ
38, 42, 74
LUV
70, -25, -41
HWB
208, 50%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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