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
1CCBD3
RGB
28, 203, 211
HSL
183, 77%, 47%
HSB
183, 87%, 83%
CMYK
87, 4, 0, 17
LAB
74, -40, -16
LCH
74, 43, 202
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 200
XYZ
34, 48, 69
LUV
74, -55, -19
HWB
183, 11%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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