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
1E4E58
RGB
30, 78, 88
HSL
190, 49%, 23%
HSB
190, 66%, 35%
CMYK
66, 11, 0, 65
LAB
30, -14, -11
LCH
30, 18, 218
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 214
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -18, -12
HWB
190, 12%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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