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
1DC6CF
RGB
29, 198, 207
HSL
183, 75%, 46%
HSB
183, 86%, 81%
CMYK
86, 4, 0, 19
LAB
73, -39, -17
LCH
73, 42, 203
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 201
XYZ
32, 45, 66
LUV
73, -54, -19
HWB
183, 11%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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