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
1CD6EC
RGB
28, 214, 236
HSL
186, 85%, 52%
HSB
186, 88%, 93%
CMYK
88, 9, 0, 7
LAB
78, -38, -24
LCH
78, 45, 212
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 208
XYZ
40, 54, 88
LUV
78, -57, -31
HWB
186, 11%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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