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
1D4E8C
RGB
29, 78, 140
HSL
214, 66%, 33%
HSB
214, 79%, 55%
CMYK
79, 44, 0, 45
LAB
33, 2, -40
LCH
33, 40, 272
OKLCH
0.43, 0.12, 256
XYZ
8, 8, 26
LUV
33, -16, -53
HWB
214, 11%, 45%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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