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
80CACE
RGB
128, 202, 206
HSL
183, 44%, 65%
HSB
183, 38%, 81%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 19
LAB
77, -23, -10
LCH
77, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 200
XYZ
41, 51, 66
LUV
77, -34, -11
HWB
183, 50%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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