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
1B3B6C
RGB
27, 59, 108
HSL
216, 60%, 26%
HSB
216, 75%, 42%
CMYK
75, 45, 0, 58
LAB
25, 2, -33
LCH
25, 33, 274
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 259
XYZ
5, 4, 15
LUV
25, -11, -39
HWB
216, 11%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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