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
1CD4FF
RGB
28, 212, 255
HSL
191, 100%, 55%
HSB
191, 89%, 100%
CMYK
89, 17, 0, 0
LAB
78, -33, -34
LCH
78, 47, 226
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 220
XYZ
42, 55, 103
LUV
78, -55, -49
HWB
191, 11%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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