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
1CBEDE
RGB
28, 190, 222
HSL
190, 78%, 49%
HSB
190, 87%, 87%
CMYK
87, 14, 0, 13
LAB
71, -32, -28
LCH
71, 42, 221
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 216
XYZ
32, 42, 76
LUV
71, -50, -39
HWB
190, 11%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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