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
1B4E6F
RGB
27, 78, 111
HSL
204, 61%, 27%
HSB
204, 76%, 44%
CMYK
76, 30, 0, 56
LAB
31, -8, -24
LCH
31, 26, 252
OKLCH
0.41, 0.08, 241
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
31, -18, -31
HWB
204, 11%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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