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
1ABDCF
RGB
26, 189, 207
HSL
186, 78%, 46%
HSB
186, 87%, 81%
CMYK
87, 9, 0, 19
LAB
70, -35, -21
LCH
70, 41, 211
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 207
XYZ
30, 41, 65
LUV
70, -51, -27
HWB
186, 10%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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