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
1CDDEB
RGB
28, 221, 235
HSL
184, 84%, 52%
HSB
184, 88%, 92%
CMYK
88, 6, 0, 8
LAB
80, -41, -20
LCH
80, 46, 206
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 203
XYZ
41, 58, 88
LUV
80, -59, -25
HWB
184, 11%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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