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
1BB7EC
RGB
27, 183, 236
HSL
195, 85%, 52%
HSB
195, 89%, 93%
CMYK
89, 22, 0, 7
LAB
69, -25, -38
LCH
69, 45, 237
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 229
XYZ
33, 40, 85
LUV
69, -46, -56
HWB
195, 11%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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