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
1D3142
RGB
29, 49, 66
HSL
208, 39%, 19%
HSB
208, 56%, 26%
CMYK
56, 26, 0, 74
LAB
19, -4, -13
LCH
19, 14, 253
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 245
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
19, -8, -14
HWB
208, 11%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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