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
001A49
RGB
0, 26, 73
HSL
219, 100%, 14%
HSB
219, 100%, 29%
CMYK
100, 64, 0, 71
LAB
10, 8, -33
LCH
10, 34, 284
OKLCH
0.23, 0.09, 260
XYZ
2, 1, 6
LUV
10, -5, -25
HWB
219, 0%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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