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
1B4586
RGB
27, 69, 134
HSL
216, 66%, 32%
HSB
216, 80%, 53%
CMYK
80, 49, 0, 47
LAB
29, 5, -41
LCH
29, 42, 277
OKLCH
0.40, 0.12, 259
XYZ
7, 6, 23
LUV
29, -14, -53
HWB
216, 11%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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