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
1E8395
RGB
30, 131, 149
HSL
189, 66%, 35%
HSB
189, 80%, 58%
CMYK
80, 12, 0, 42
LAB
50, -24, -18
LCH
50, 30, 217
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 213
XYZ
14, 19, 31
LUV
50, -34, -23
HWB
189, 12%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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