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
1AC3DC
RGB
26, 195, 220
HSL
188, 79%, 48%
HSB
188, 88%, 86%
CMYK
88, 11, 0, 14
LAB
72, -34, -24
LCH
72, 42, 215
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 211
XYZ
33, 44, 75
LUV
72, -52, -33
HWB
188, 10%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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