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
1BE4F5
RGB
27, 228, 245
HSL
185, 92%, 53%
HSB
185, 89%, 96%
CMYK
89, 7, 0, 4
LAB
83, -42, -22
LCH
83, 47, 208
OKLCH
0.84, 0.14, 205
XYZ
45, 62, 96
LUV
83, -61, -28
HWB
185, 11%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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