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
1C8DEF
RGB
28, 141, 239
HSL
208, 87%, 52%
HSB
208, 88%, 94%
CMYK
88, 41, 0, 6
LAB
57, -3, -59
LCH
57, 59, 267
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 251
XYZ
26, 26, 85
LUV
57, -32, -90
HWB
208, 11%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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