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
1CAAB2
RGB
28, 170, 178
HSL
183, 73%, 40%
HSB
183, 84%, 70%
CMYK
84, 4, 0, 30
LAB
63, -34, -15
LCH
63, 37, 204
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 201
XYZ
23, 32, 47
LUV
63, -46, -17
HWB
183, 11%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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