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
1C8BCB
RGB
28, 139, 203
HSL
202, 76%, 45%
HSB
202, 86%, 80%
CMYK
86, 32, 0, 20
LAB
54, -13, -42
LCH
54, 44, 253
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 241
XYZ
20, 23, 60
LUV
54, -34, -63
HWB
202, 11%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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