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
1D6C91
RGB
29, 108, 145
HSL
199, 67%, 34%
HSB
199, 80%, 57%
CMYK
80, 26, 0, 43
LAB
42, -14, -27
LCH
42, 31, 243
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 234
XYZ
11, 13, 29
LUV
42, -26, -37
HWB
199, 11%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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