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
1CD4F2
RGB
28, 212, 242
HSL
188, 89%, 53%
HSB
188, 88%, 95%
CMYK
88, 12, 0, 5
LAB
78, -36, -27
LCH
78, 45, 217
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 213
XYZ
40, 54, 92
LUV
78, -56, -38
HWB
188, 11%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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