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
1A375E
RGB
26, 55, 94
HSL
214, 57%, 24%
HSB
214, 72%, 37%
CMYK
72, 41, 0, 63
LAB
22, 0, -27
LCH
22, 27, 270
OKLCH
0.34, 0.08, 256
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
22, -10, -31
HWB
214, 10%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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