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
1D69C8
RGB
29, 105, 200
HSL
213, 75%, 45%
HSB
213, 86%, 78%
CMYK
86, 48, 0, 22
LAB
44, 5, -57
LCH
44, 57, 275
OKLCH
0.53, 0.16, 257
XYZ
16, 15, 57
LUV
44, -23, -83
HWB
213, 11%, 22%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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