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
1F446C
RGB
31, 68, 108
HSL
211, 55%, 27%
HSB
211, 71%, 42%
CMYK
71, 37, 0, 58
LAB
28, -2, -28
LCH
28, 28, 265
OKLCH
0.38, 0.08, 252
XYZ
5, 6, 15
LUV
28, -13, -34
HWB
211, 12%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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