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
1C8AAE
RGB
28, 138, 174
HSL
195, 72%, 40%
HSB
195, 84%, 68%
CMYK
84, 21, 0, 32
LAB
53, -21, -28
LCH
53, 35, 234
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 226
XYZ
17, 21, 43
LUV
53, -35, -39
HWB
195, 11%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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