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
1B4A4E
RGB
27, 74, 78
HSL
185, 49%, 21%
HSB
185, 65%, 31%
CMYK
65, 5, 0, 69
LAB
28, -15, -7
LCH
28, 17, 206
OKLCH
0.38, 0.05, 203
XYZ
4, 6, 8
LUV
28, -18, -7
HWB
185, 11%, 69%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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