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
1C4E5D
RGB
28, 78, 93
HSL
194, 54%, 24%
HSB
194, 70%, 36%
CMYK
70, 16, 0, 64
LAB
30, -13, -14
LCH
30, 19, 227
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 221
XYZ
5, 6, 11
LUV
30, -18, -16
HWB
194, 11%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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