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
1E4B71
RGB
30, 75, 113
HSL
207, 58%, 28%
HSB
207, 73%, 44%
CMYK
73, 34, 0, 56
LAB
30, -5, -27
LCH
30, 27, 259
OKLCH
0.40, 0.08, 247
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
30, -16, -34
HWB
207, 12%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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