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
80D2E2
RGB
128, 210, 226
HSL
190, 63%, 69%
HSB
190, 43%, 89%
CMYK
43, 7, 0, 11
LAB
79, -23, -16
LCH
79, 28, 215
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 211
XYZ
46, 56, 80
LUV
79, -37, -21
HWB
190, 50%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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