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
1EA2B4
RGB
30, 162, 180
HSL
187, 71%, 41%
HSB
187, 83%, 71%
CMYK
83, 10, 0, 29
LAB
61, -30, -20
LCH
61, 36, 213
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 209
XYZ
22, 29, 48
LUV
61, -43, -25
HWB
187, 12%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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