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
1E4688
RGB
30, 70, 136
HSL
217, 64%, 33%
HSB
217, 78%, 53%
CMYK
78, 49, 0, 47
LAB
30, 5, -42
LCH
30, 42, 277
OKLCH
0.40, 0.12, 260
XYZ
7, 6, 24
LUV
30, -14, -54
HWB
217, 12%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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