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
1E4E7E
RGB
30, 78, 126
HSL
210, 62%, 31%
HSB
210, 76%, 49%
CMYK
76, 38, 0, 51
LAB
32, -3, -32
LCH
32, 33, 265
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 251
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
32, -16, -42
HWB
210, 12%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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