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
80C8F2
RGB
128, 200, 242
HSL
202, 81%, 73%
HSB
202, 47%, 95%
CMYK
47, 17, 0, 5
LAB
77, -15, -28
LCH
77, 32, 242
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 235
XYZ
46, 52, 92
LUV
77, -33, -42
HWB
202, 50%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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