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
80CCD3
RGB
128, 204, 211
HSL
185, 49%, 66%
HSB
185, 39%, 83%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 17
LAB
77, -23, -11
LCH
77, 26, 206
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 203
XYZ
42, 52, 70
LUV
77, -35, -13
HWB
185, 50%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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