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
1BA5BC
RGB
27, 165, 188
HSL
189, 75%, 42%
HSB
189, 86%, 74%
CMYK
86, 12, 0, 26
LAB
62, -29, -22
LCH
62, 37, 217
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 213
XYZ
23, 31, 52
LUV
62, -44, -29
HWB
189, 11%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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