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
1F6BB7
RGB
31, 107, 183
HSL
210, 71%, 42%
HSB
210, 83%, 72%
CMYK
83, 42, 0, 28
LAB
44, -1, -48
LCH
44, 48, 269
OKLCH
0.52, 0.14, 252
XYZ
14, 14, 47
LUV
44, -24, -69
HWB
210, 12%, 28%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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