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
1ECFF0
RGB
30, 207, 240
HSL
189, 88%, 53%
HSB
189, 88%, 94%
CMYK
88, 14, 0, 6
LAB
76, -34, -29
LCH
76, 45, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 215
XYZ
39, 51, 90
LUV
76, -54, -40
HWB
189, 12%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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