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
1C8ABC
RGB
28, 138, 188
HSL
199, 74%, 42%
HSB
199, 85%, 74%
CMYK
85, 27, 0, 26
LAB
54, -17, -35
LCH
54, 39, 245
OKLCH
0.60, 0.12, 235
XYZ
19, 22, 51
LUV
54, -34, -51
HWB
199, 11%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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