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
80EBFB
RGB
128, 235, 251
HSL
188, 94%, 74%
HSB
188, 49%, 98%
CMYK
49, 6, 0, 2
LAB
87, -29, -18
LCH
87, 34, 212
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 208
XYZ
56, 71, 102
LUV
87, -46, -23
HWB
188, 50%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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