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
1BB0BF
RGB
27, 176, 191
HSL
185, 75%, 43%
HSB
185, 86%, 75%
CMYK
86, 8, 0, 25
LAB
65, -33, -19
LCH
65, 38, 209
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 206
XYZ
25, 35, 55
LUV
65, -48, -23
HWB
185, 11%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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