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
80C4EE
RGB
128, 196, 238
HSL
203, 76%, 72%
HSB
203, 46%, 93%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 7
LAB
76, -14, -28
LCH
76, 31, 244
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 237
XYZ
44, 50, 88
LUV
76, -31, -42
HWB
203, 50%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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