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
1D558E
RGB
29, 85, 142
HSL
210, 66%, 34%
HSB
210, 80%, 56%
CMYK
80, 40, 0, 44
LAB
35, -2, -37
LCH
35, 38, 267
OKLCH
0.44, 0.11, 252
XYZ
9, 9, 27
LUV
35, -18, -51
HWB
210, 11%, 44%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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