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
1D89F5
RGB
29, 137, 245
HSL
210, 92%, 54%
HSB
210, 88%, 96%
CMYK
88, 44, 0, 4
LAB
56, 2, -63
LCH
56, 63, 271
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 254
XYZ
26, 25, 90
LUV
56, -31, -97
HWB
210, 11%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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