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
1B6EA0
RGB
27, 110, 160
HSL
203, 71%, 37%
HSB
203, 83%, 63%
CMYK
83, 31, 0, 37
LAB
44, -11, -34
LCH
44, 36, 253
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 241
XYZ
12, 14, 35
LUV
44, -26, -48
HWB
203, 11%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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