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
1FDFFA
RGB
31, 223, 250
HSL
187, 96%, 55%
HSB
187, 88%, 98%
CMYK
88, 11, 0, 2
LAB
81, -38, -26
LCH
81, 46, 215
OKLCH
0.83, 0.14, 211
XYZ
44, 60, 100
LUV
81, -59, -36
HWB
187, 12%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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