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
1D79BC
RGB
29, 121, 188
HSL
205, 73%, 43%
HSB
205, 85%, 74%
CMYK
85, 36, 0, 26
LAB
48, -8, -43
LCH
48, 44, 260
OKLCH
0.56, 0.13, 246
XYZ
16, 18, 50
LUV
48, -28, -63
HWB
205, 11%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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