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
1FBCCD
RGB
31, 188, 205
HSL
186, 74%, 46%
HSB
186, 85%, 80%
CMYK
85, 8, 0, 20
LAB
70, -35, -20
LCH
70, 40, 210
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 207
XYZ
30, 41, 64
LUV
70, -50, -26
HWB
186, 12%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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