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
1B77A5
RGB
27, 119, 165
HSL
200, 72%, 38%
HSB
200, 84%, 65%
CMYK
84, 28, 0, 35
LAB
47, -14, -33
LCH
47, 35, 247
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 237
XYZ
14, 16, 38
LUV
47, -29, -46
HWB
200, 11%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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