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
1E2E41
RGB
30, 46, 65
HSL
213, 37%, 19%
HSB
213, 54%, 25%
CMYK
54, 29, 0, 75
LAB
18, -2, -14
LCH
18, 14, 262
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 253
XYZ
2, 3, 5
LUV
18, -6, -15
HWB
213, 12%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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