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
1E758D
RGB
30, 117, 141
HSL
193, 65%, 34%
HSB
193, 79%, 55%
CMYK
79, 17, 0, 45
LAB
45, -19, -21
LCH
45, 29, 227
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 221
XYZ
12, 15, 27
LUV
45, -30, -27
HWB
193, 12%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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