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
1A67C2
RGB
26, 103, 194
HSL
213, 76%, 43%
HSB
213, 87%, 76%
CMYK
87, 47, 0, 24
LAB
43, 4, -55
LCH
43, 55, 274
OKLCH
0.52, 0.16, 256
XYZ
15, 14, 53
LUV
43, -23, -80
HWB
213, 10%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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