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
80BDE4
RGB
128, 189, 228
HSL
203, 65%, 70%
HSB
203, 44%, 89%
CMYK
44, 17, 0, 11
LAB
74, -13, -26
LCH
74, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.77, 0.08, 237
XYZ
41, 47, 80
LUV
74, -29, -39
HWB
203, 50%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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