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
1C5DA4
RGB
28, 93, 164
HSL
211, 71%, 38%
HSB
211, 83%, 64%
CMYK
83, 43, 0, 36
LAB
38, 0, -45
LCH
38, 45, 270
OKLCH
0.48, 0.13, 254
XYZ
11, 11, 37
LUV
38, -20, -63
HWB
211, 11%, 36%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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