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
1F86B4
RGB
31, 134, 180
HSL
199, 71%, 41%
HSB
199, 83%, 71%
CMYK
83, 26, 0, 29
LAB
52, -17, -33
LCH
52, 37, 243
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 234
XYZ
17, 21, 46
LUV
52, -33, -47
HWB
199, 12%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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