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
1BBAF0
RGB
27, 186, 240
HSL
195, 88%, 52%
HSB
195, 89%, 94%
CMYK
89, 23, 0, 6
LAB
70, -25, -38
LCH
70, 46, 237
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 229
XYZ
34, 42, 89
LUV
70, -47, -57
HWB
195, 11%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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