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
1D63A7
RGB
29, 99, 167
HSL
210, 70%, 38%
HSB
210, 83%, 65%
CMYK
83, 41, 0, 35
LAB
41, -2, -43
LCH
41, 43, 267
OKLCH
0.49, 0.13, 252
XYZ
12, 12, 38
LUV
41, -22, -61
HWB
210, 11%, 35%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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