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
1E4473
RGB
30, 68, 115
HSL
213, 59%, 28%
HSB
213, 74%, 45%
CMYK
74, 41, 0, 55
LAB
28, 0, -32
LCH
28, 32, 269
OKLCH
0.38, 0.09, 255
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
28, -13, -40
HWB
213, 12%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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