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
80B4CE
RGB
128, 180, 206
HSL
200, 44%, 65%
HSB
200, 38%, 81%
CMYK
38, 13, 0, 19
LAB
70, -13, -19
LCH
70, 23, 236
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 230
XYZ
36, 42, 65
LUV
70, -25, -27
HWB
200, 50%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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