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
1D6489
RGB
29, 100, 137
HSL
201, 65%, 33%
HSB
201, 79%, 54%
CMYK
79, 27, 0, 46
LAB
39, -12, -27
LCH
39, 30, 246
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 236
XYZ
10, 11, 25
LUV
39, -24, -36
HWB
201, 11%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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