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
1F87A7
RGB
31, 135, 167
HSL
194, 69%, 39%
HSB
194, 81%, 65%
CMYK
81, 19, 0, 35
LAB
52, -21, -26
LCH
52, 33, 231
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 224
XYZ
16, 20, 40
LUV
52, -34, -35
HWB
194, 12%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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