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
80B9CD
RGB
128, 185, 205
HSL
196, 44%, 65%
HSB
196, 38%, 80%
CMYK
38, 10, 0, 20
LAB
72, -15, -16
LCH
72, 22, 227
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 222
XYZ
37, 44, 64
LUV
72, -27, -23
HWB
196, 50%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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