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
80B2EA
RGB
128, 178, 234
HSL
212, 72%, 71%
HSB
212, 45%, 92%
CMYK
45, 24, 0, 8
LAB
71, -6, -34
LCH
71, 34, 260
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 252
XYZ
40, 42, 84
LUV
71, -24, -52
HWB
212, 50%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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