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
1C8EA7
RGB
28, 142, 167
HSL
191, 71%, 38%
HSB
191, 83%, 65%
CMYK
83, 15, 0, 35
LAB
54, -24, -22
LCH
54, 33, 222
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 217
XYZ
17, 22, 40
LUV
54, -37, -30
HWB
191, 11%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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