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
1BB0CE
RGB
27, 176, 206
HSL
190, 77%, 46%
HSB
190, 87%, 81%
CMYK
87, 15, 0, 19
LAB
66, -30, -26
LCH
66, 40, 222
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 216
XYZ
27, 36, 64
LUV
66, -46, -36
HWB
190, 11%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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