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
1CA5AF
RGB
28, 165, 175
HSL
184, 72%, 40%
HSB
184, 84%, 69%
CMYK
84, 6, 0, 31
LAB
62, -33, -16
LCH
62, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 203
XYZ
22, 30, 45
LUV
62, -45, -18
HWB
184, 11%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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