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
1A477D
RGB
26, 71, 125
HSL
213, 66%, 30%
HSB
213, 79%, 49%
CMYK
79, 43, 0, 51
LAB
29, 0, -36
LCH
29, 36, 271
OKLCH
0.40, 0.10, 255
XYZ
6, 6, 20
LUV
29, -15, -46
HWB
213, 10%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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