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
1DB2C2
RGB
29, 178, 194
HSL
186, 74%, 44%
HSB
186, 85%, 76%
CMYK
85, 8, 0, 24
LAB
66, -33, -19
LCH
66, 39, 210
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 207
XYZ
26, 36, 57
LUV
66, -48, -24
HWB
186, 11%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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