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
1ABBCA
RGB
26, 187, 202
HSL
185, 77%, 45%
HSB
185, 87%, 79%
CMYK
87, 7, 0, 21
LAB
69, -35, -19
LCH
69, 40, 208
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 205
XYZ
29, 40, 62
LUV
69, -51, -24
HWB
185, 10%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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