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
1CA2D0
RGB
28, 162, 208
HSL
195, 76%, 46%
HSB
195, 87%, 82%
CMYK
87, 22, 0, 18
LAB
62, -23, -34
LCH
62, 41, 236
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 228
XYZ
25, 31, 64
LUV
62, -41, -49
HWB
195, 11%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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