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
1CB2FF
RGB
28, 178, 255
HSL
200, 100%, 55%
HSB
200, 89%, 100%
CMYK
89, 30, 0, 0
LAB
68, -17, -49
LCH
68, 52, 251
OKLCH
0.73, 0.16, 239
XYZ
34, 39, 100
LUV
68, -43, -76
HWB
200, 11%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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