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
1D8A92
RGB
29, 138, 146
HSL
184, 67%, 34%
HSB
184, 80%, 57%
CMYK
80, 5, 0, 43
LAB
52, -28, -13
LCH
52, 31, 205
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 203
XYZ
15, 21, 30
LUV
52, -37, -15
HWB
184, 11%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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