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
1EA0B2
RGB
30, 160, 178
HSL
187, 71%, 41%
HSB
187, 83%, 70%
CMYK
83, 10, 0, 30
LAB
60, -30, -19
LCH
60, 35, 213
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 210
XYZ
21, 29, 47
LUV
60, -43, -25
HWB
187, 12%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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