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
1F446E
RGB
31, 68, 110
HSL
212, 56%, 28%
HSB
212, 72%, 43%
CMYK
72, 38, 0, 57
LAB
28, -2, -29
LCH
28, 29, 266
OKLCH
0.38, 0.08, 253
XYZ
5, 6, 16
LUV
28, -13, -36
HWB
212, 12%, 57%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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