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
1CA2D4
RGB
28, 162, 212
HSL
196, 77%, 47%
HSB
196, 87%, 83%
CMYK
87, 24, 0, 17
LAB
62, -21, -36
LCH
62, 42, 239
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 230
XYZ
25, 31, 67
LUV
62, -41, -52
HWB
196, 11%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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