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
1DD7EB
RGB
29, 215, 235
HSL
186, 84%, 52%
HSB
186, 88%, 92%
CMYK
88, 9, 0, 8
LAB
78, -39, -23
LCH
78, 45, 210
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 207
XYZ
40, 55, 87
LUV
78, -57, -30
HWB
186, 11%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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