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
80B5DC
RGB
128, 181, 220
HSL
205, 57%, 68%
HSB
205, 42%, 86%
CMYK
42, 18, 0, 14
LAB
71, -10, -26
LCH
71, 28, 248
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 241
XYZ
38, 43, 74
LUV
71, -26, -38
HWB
205, 50%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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