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
1FA3CB
RGB
31, 163, 203
HSL
194, 74%, 46%
HSB
194, 85%, 80%
CMYK
85, 20, 0, 20
LAB
62, -24, -31
LCH
62, 39, 232
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 225
XYZ
24, 31, 61
LUV
62, -42, -44
HWB
194, 12%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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