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
1AA9FF
RGB
26, 169, 255
HSL
203, 100%, 55%
HSB
203, 90%, 100%
CMYK
90, 34, 0, 0
LAB
66, -13, -53
LCH
66, 55, 257
OKLCH
0.71, 0.17, 243
XYZ
33, 36, 100
LUV
66, -41, -83
HWB
203, 10%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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