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
1B5077
RGB
27, 80, 119
HSL
205, 63%, 29%
HSB
205, 77%, 47%
CMYK
77, 33, 0, 53
LAB
32, -7, -28
LCH
32, 29, 256
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 244
XYZ
7, 7, 19
LUV
32, -18, -36
HWB
205, 11%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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