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
1D7FDB
RGB
29, 127, 219
HSL
209, 77%, 49%
HSB
209, 87%, 86%
CMYK
87, 42, 0, 14
LAB
52, -1, -56
LCH
52, 56, 269
OKLCH
0.59, 0.16, 252
XYZ
21, 21, 70
LUV
52, -29, -84
HWB
209, 11%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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