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Sky Blue

#1CA9DE

A balanced, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
1CA9DE
RGB
28, 169, 222
HSL
196, 78%, 49%
HSB
196, 87%, 87%
CMYK
87, 24, 0, 13
LAB
64, -22, -37
LCH
64, 43, 240
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 231
XYZ
28, 34, 74
LUV
64, -43, -55
HWB
196, 11%, 13%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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