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Sky Blue

#1FA9DD

A balanced, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
1FA9DD
RGB
31, 169, 221
HSL
196, 75%, 49%
HSB
196, 86%, 87%
CMYK
86, 24, 0, 13
LAB
64, -22, -37
LCH
64, 43, 239
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 230
XYZ
28, 34, 73
LUV
64, -42, -54
HWB
196, 12%, 13%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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