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
1D68BE
RGB
29, 104, 190
HSL
212, 74%, 43%
HSB
212, 85%, 75%
CMYK
85, 45, 0, 25
LAB
43, 3, -52
LCH
43, 53, 273
OKLCH
0.52, 0.15, 255
XYZ
15, 14, 51
LUV
43, -23, -76
HWB
212, 11%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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