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
1D60AF
RGB
29, 96, 175
HSL
212, 72%, 40%
HSB
212, 83%, 69%
CMYK
83, 45, 0, 31
LAB
40, 2, -49
LCH
40, 49, 273
OKLCH
0.49, 0.14, 255
XYZ
12, 12, 42
LUV
40, -21, -69
HWB
212, 11%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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