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
1271FF
RGB
18, 113, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 54%
HSB
216, 93%, 100%
CMYK
93, 56, 0, 0
LAB
50, 18, -79
LCH
50, 81, 283
OKLCH
0.59, 0.23, 260
XYZ
24, 19, 97
LUV
50, -24, -117
HWB
216, 7%, 0%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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