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
1F4885
RGB
31, 72, 133
HSL
216, 62%, 32%
HSB
216, 77%, 52%
CMYK
77, 46, 0, 48
LAB
30, 3, -39
LCH
30, 39, 275
OKLCH
0.41, 0.11, 258
XYZ
7, 7, 23
LUV
30, -14, -51
HWB
216, 12%, 48%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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