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Dodger Blue

#1C8BE4

A balanced, vivid dodger blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
1C8BE4
RGB
28, 139, 228
HSL
207, 79%, 50%
HSB
207, 88%, 89%
CMYK
88, 39, 0, 11
LAB
56, -5, -54
LCH
56, 55, 265
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 249
XYZ
24, 24, 77
LUV
56, -32, -83
HWB
207, 11%, 11%
Pantone
311 C

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