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
1C86B2
RGB
28, 134, 178
HSL
198, 73%, 40%
HSB
198, 84%, 70%
CMYK
84, 25, 0, 30
LAB
52, -18, -32
LCH
52, 36, 241
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 232
XYZ
17, 21, 45
LUV
52, -34, -45
HWB
198, 11%, 30%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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