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
1D84DA
RGB
29, 132, 218
HSL
207, 77%, 48%
HSB
207, 87%, 85%
CMYK
87, 39, 0, 15
LAB
53, -4, -53
LCH
53, 53, 265
OKLCH
0.60, 0.16, 250
XYZ
21, 22, 69
LUV
53, -30, -80
HWB
207, 11%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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