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
1FC9EA
RGB
31, 201, 234
HSL
190, 83%, 52%
HSB
190, 87%, 92%
CMYK
87, 14, 0, 8
LAB
74, -33, -29
LCH
74, 44, 221
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 216
XYZ
36, 48, 85
LUV
74, -52, -40
HWB
190, 12%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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