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
1D5276
RGB
29, 82, 118
HSL
204, 61%, 29%
HSB
204, 75%, 46%
CMYK
75, 31, 0, 54
LAB
33, -8, -26
LCH
33, 27, 253
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 242
XYZ
7, 8, 18
LUV
33, -18, -33
HWB
204, 11%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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