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
1A57AF
RGB
26, 87, 175
HSL
215, 74%, 39%
HSB
215, 85%, 69%
CMYK
85, 50, 0, 31
LAB
37, 7, -53
LCH
37, 54, 278
OKLCH
0.47, 0.15, 259
XYZ
12, 10, 42
LUV
37, -18, -74
HWB
215, 10%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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