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
1B4282
RGB
27, 66, 130
HSL
217, 66%, 31%
HSB
217, 79%, 51%
CMYK
79, 49, 0, 49
LAB
28, 5, -41
LCH
28, 41, 278
OKLCH
0.39, 0.12, 260
XYZ
6, 6, 22
LUV
28, -13, -52
HWB
217, 11%, 49%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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