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Dodger Blue

#188AE1

A balanced, vivid dodger blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
188AE1
RGB
24, 138, 225
HSL
206, 81%, 49%
HSB
206, 89%, 88%
CMYK
89, 39, 0, 12
LAB
55, -6, -54
LCH
55, 54, 264
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 249
XYZ
23, 24, 75
LUV
55, -32, -81
HWB
206, 9%, 12%
Pantone
311 C

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