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
1CA0FF
RGB
28, 160, 255
HSL
205, 100%, 55%
HSB
205, 89%, 100%
CMYK
89, 37, 0, 0
LAB
63, -8, -57
LCH
63, 58, 262
OKLCH
0.69, 0.17, 247
XYZ
31, 33, 99
LUV
63, -37, -90
HWB
205, 11%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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