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
1E415F
RGB
30, 65, 95
HSL
208, 52%, 25%
HSB
208, 68%, 37%
CMYK
68, 32, 0, 63
LAB
26, -5, -22
LCH
26, 22, 257
OKLCH
0.36, 0.07, 247
XYZ
4, 5, 12
LUV
26, -13, -26
HWB
208, 12%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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