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
1E7596
RGB
30, 117, 150
HSL
197, 67%, 35%
HSB
197, 80%, 59%
CMYK
80, 22, 0, 41
LAB
45, -17, -26
LCH
45, 31, 237
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 229
XYZ
12, 15, 31
LUV
45, -29, -35
HWB
197, 12%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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