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
1CA4BF
RGB
28, 164, 191
HSL
190, 74%, 43%
HSB
190, 85%, 75%
CMYK
85, 14, 0, 25
LAB
62, -28, -24
LCH
62, 37, 221
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 216
XYZ
23, 31, 54
LUV
62, -43, -33
HWB
190, 11%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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