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
1B58AE
RGB
27, 88, 174
HSL
215, 73%, 39%
HSB
215, 84%, 68%
CMYK
84, 49, 0, 32
LAB
37, 7, -52
LCH
37, 53, 277
OKLCH
0.47, 0.15, 258
XYZ
12, 10, 41
LUV
37, -19, -73
HWB
215, 11%, 32%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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