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
1C5367
RGB
28, 83, 103
HSL
196, 57%, 26%
HSB
196, 73%, 40%
CMYK
73, 19, 0, 60
LAB
32, -13, -17
LCH
32, 22, 233
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 226
XYZ
6, 7, 14
LUV
32, -20, -21
HWB
196, 11%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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