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
1DBEF0
RGB
29, 190, 240
HSL
194, 88%, 53%
HSB
194, 88%, 94%
CMYK
88, 21, 0, 6
LAB
71, -27, -36
LCH
71, 45, 234
OKLCH
0.75, 0.14, 226
XYZ
35, 43, 89
LUV
71, -48, -54
HWB
194, 11%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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