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
1BBAE9
RGB
27, 186, 233
HSL
194, 82%, 51%
HSB
194, 88%, 91%
CMYK
88, 20, 0, 9
LAB
70, -27, -35
LCH
70, 44, 232
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 225
XYZ
33, 41, 83
LUV
70, -48, -51
HWB
194, 11%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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