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
80DBF3
RGB
128, 219, 243
HSL
193, 83%, 73%
HSB
193, 47%, 95%
CMYK
47, 10, 0, 5
LAB
82, -24, -21
LCH
82, 31, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 217
XYZ
50, 62, 94
LUV
82, -40, -29
HWB
193, 50%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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