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
1C83EA
RGB
28, 131, 234
HSL
210, 83%, 51%
HSB
210, 88%, 92%
CMYK
88, 44, 0, 8
LAB
54, 1, -61
LCH
54, 61, 271
OKLCH
0.61, 0.18, 254
XYZ
23, 22, 81
LUV
54, -29, -93
HWB
210, 11%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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