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
80B4E6
RGB
128, 180, 230
HSL
209, 67%, 70%
HSB
209, 44%, 90%
CMYK
44, 22, 0, 10
LAB
71, -8, -31
LCH
71, 32, 256
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 248
XYZ
40, 43, 81
LUV
71, -25, -47
HWB
209, 50%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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