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
80B7BD
RGB
128, 183, 189
HSL
186, 32%, 62%
HSB
186, 32%, 74%
CMYK
32, 3, 0, 26
LAB
71, -18, -9
LCH
71, 20, 208
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 205
XYZ
35, 42, 54
LUV
71, -27, -11
HWB
186, 50%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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