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
1A293D
RGB
26, 41, 61
HSL
214, 40%, 17%
HSB
214, 57%, 24%
CMYK
57, 33, 0, 76
LAB
16, -1, -15
LCH
16, 15, 265
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 256
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
16, -6, -14
HWB
214, 10%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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