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
1C528D
RGB
28, 82, 141
HSL
211, 67%, 33%
HSB
211, 80%, 55%
CMYK
80, 42, 0, 45
LAB
34, -1, -39
LCH
34, 39, 269
OKLCH
0.44, 0.11, 254
XYZ
8, 8, 26
LUV
34, -18, -52
HWB
211, 11%, 45%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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