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
1B5672
RGB
27, 86, 114
HSL
199, 62%, 28%
HSB
199, 76%, 45%
CMYK
76, 25, 0, 55
LAB
34, -12, -22
LCH
34, 25, 242
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 233
XYZ
7, 8, 17
LUV
34, -20, -28
HWB
199, 11%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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