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
80C6CA
RGB
128, 198, 202
HSL
183, 41%, 65%
HSB
183, 37%, 79%
CMYK
37, 2, 0, 21
LAB
75, -22, -9
LCH
75, 24, 203
OKLCH
0.78, 0.07, 200
XYZ
40, 49, 63
LUV
75, -33, -10
HWB
183, 50%, 21%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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