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
1CBDDA
RGB
28, 189, 218
HSL
189, 77%, 48%
HSB
189, 87%, 85%
CMYK
87, 13, 0, 15
LAB
70, -32, -26
LCH
70, 41, 219
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 214
XYZ
31, 42, 73
LUV
70, -50, -36
HWB
189, 11%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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