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
1D494E
RGB
29, 73, 78
HSL
186, 46%, 21%
HSB
186, 63%, 31%
CMYK
63, 6, 0, 69
LAB
28, -14, -8
LCH
28, 16, 208
OKLCH
0.38, 0.05, 205
XYZ
4, 6, 8
LUV
28, -17, -8
HWB
186, 11%, 69%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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