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
1F4E72
RGB
31, 78, 114
HSL
206, 57%, 28%
HSB
206, 73%, 45%
CMYK
73, 32, 0, 55
LAB
31, -6, -26
LCH
31, 27, 256
OKLCH
0.41, 0.08, 245
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
31, -17, -33
HWB
206, 12%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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