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
80D5EA
RGB
128, 213, 234
HSL
192, 72%, 71%
HSB
192, 45%, 92%
CMYK
45, 9, 0, 8
LAB
80, -23, -19
LCH
80, 30, 220
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 215
XYZ
48, 58, 87
LUV
80, -38, -26
HWB
192, 50%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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