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
1B5C92
RGB
27, 92, 146
HSL
207, 69%, 34%
HSB
207, 82%, 57%
CMYK
82, 37, 0, 43
LAB
37, -5, -36
LCH
37, 36, 262
OKLCH
0.46, 0.11, 248
XYZ
9, 10, 29
LUV
37, -21, -49
HWB
207, 11%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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