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
1E508C
RGB
30, 80, 140
HSL
213, 65%, 33%
HSB
213, 79%, 55%
CMYK
79, 43, 0, 45
LAB
33, 0, -39
LCH
33, 39, 271
OKLCH
0.43, 0.11, 255
XYZ
8, 8, 26
LUV
33, -17, -52
HWB
213, 12%, 45%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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