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
1FC5DA
RGB
31, 197, 218
HSL
187, 75%, 49%
HSB
187, 86%, 85%
CMYK
86, 10, 0, 15
LAB
73, -35, -22
LCH
73, 42, 212
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 209
XYZ
33, 45, 73
LUV
73, -52, -29
HWB
187, 12%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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