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
1E8AB7
RGB
30, 138, 183
HSL
198, 72%, 42%
HSB
198, 84%, 72%
CMYK
84, 25, 0, 28
LAB
53, -18, -33
LCH
53, 37, 241
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 232
XYZ
18, 22, 48
LUV
53, -34, -46
HWB
198, 12%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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