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
1FA0BF
RGB
31, 160, 191
HSL
192, 72%, 44%
HSB
192, 84%, 75%
CMYK
84, 16, 0, 25
LAB
60, -26, -26
LCH
60, 37, 225
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 219
XYZ
23, 29, 54
LUV
60, -42, -36
HWB
192, 12%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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