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
1D3855
RGB
29, 56, 85
HSL
211, 49%, 22%
HSB
211, 66%, 33%
CMYK
66, 34, 0, 67
LAB
23, -3, -21
LCH
23, 21, 263
OKLCH
0.33, 0.06, 252
XYZ
4, 4, 9
LUV
23, -10, -24
HWB
211, 11%, 67%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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