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
1BD2F3
RGB
27, 210, 243
HSL
189, 90%, 53%
HSB
189, 89%, 95%
CMYK
89, 14, 0, 5
LAB
77, -35, -29
LCH
77, 45, 220
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 215
XYZ
40, 53, 93
LUV
77, -55, -41
HWB
189, 11%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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