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
1CA5CA
RGB
28, 165, 202
HSL
193, 76%, 45%
HSB
193, 86%, 79%
CMYK
86, 18, 0, 21
LAB
62, -26, -29
LCH
62, 39, 229
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 222
XYZ
25, 31, 61
LUV
62, -43, -41
HWB
193, 11%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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