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
183D78
RGB
24, 61, 120
HSL
217, 67%, 28%
HSB
217, 80%, 47%
CMYK
80, 49, 0, 53
LAB
26, 5, -38
LCH
26, 39, 277
OKLCH
0.37, 0.11, 259
XYZ
5, 5, 18
LUV
26, -12, -47
HWB
217, 9%, 53%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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