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
1D64B1
RGB
29, 100, 177
HSL
211, 72%, 40%
HSB
211, 84%, 69%
CMYK
84, 44, 0, 31
LAB
41, 1, -48
LCH
41, 48, 271
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 254
XYZ
13, 13, 43
LUV
41, -22, -68
HWB
211, 11%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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