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
80C4FA
RGB
128, 196, 250
HSL
207, 92%, 74%
HSB
207, 49%, 98%
CMYK
49, 22, 0, 2
LAB
76, -11, -34
LCH
76, 36, 251
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 244
XYZ
46, 51, 98
LUV
76, -31, -52
HWB
207, 50%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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