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
1CAEB8
RGB
28, 174, 184
HSL
184, 74%, 42%
HSB
184, 85%, 72%
CMYK
85, 5, 0, 28
LAB
65, -34, -16
LCH
65, 38, 205
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 202
XYZ
24, 34, 51
LUV
65, -47, -19
HWB
184, 11%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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