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
80BACC
RGB
128, 186, 204
HSL
194, 43%, 65%
HSB
194, 37%, 80%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 20
LAB
72, -16, -15
LCH
72, 22, 224
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 219
XYZ
37, 44, 64
LUV
72, -28, -21
HWB
194, 50%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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