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
1DC0EA
RGB
29, 192, 234
HSL
192, 83%, 52%
HSB
192, 88%, 92%
CMYK
88, 18, 0, 8
LAB
72, -29, -33
LCH
72, 44, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 222
XYZ
34, 44, 84
LUV
72, -50, -47
HWB
192, 11%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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