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
1BC4D4
RGB
27, 196, 212
HSL
185, 77%, 47%
HSB
185, 87%, 83%
CMYK
87, 8, 0, 17
LAB
72, -37, -20
LCH
72, 42, 209
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 206
XYZ
32, 44, 69
LUV
72, -53, -25
HWB
185, 11%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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