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
1DA7DB
RGB
29, 167, 219
HSL
196, 77%, 49%
HSB
196, 87%, 86%
CMYK
87, 24, 0, 14
LAB
64, -22, -37
LCH
64, 43, 239
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 231
XYZ
27, 33, 72
LUV
64, -42, -54
HWB
196, 11%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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