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
1D5A67
RGB
29, 90, 103
HSL
191, 56%, 26%
HSB
191, 72%, 40%
CMYK
72, 13, 0, 60
LAB
35, -17, -14
LCH
35, 21, 219
OKLCH
0.43, 0.06, 215
XYZ
7, 9, 14
LUV
35, -22, -15
HWB
191, 11%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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