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
80B8CC
RGB
128, 184, 204
HSL
196, 43%, 65%
HSB
196, 37%, 80%
CMYK
37, 10, 0, 20
LAB
71, -15, -16
LCH
71, 22, 227
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 222
XYZ
37, 43, 64
LUV
71, -27, -22
HWB
196, 50%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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