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
1DBDED
RGB
29, 189, 237
HSL
194, 85%, 52%
HSB
194, 88%, 93%
CMYK
88, 20, 0, 7
LAB
71, -27, -35
LCH
71, 45, 233
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 225
XYZ
34, 43, 87
LUV
71, -48, -52
HWB
194, 11%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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