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
1F618C
RGB
31, 97, 140
HSL
204, 64%, 34%
HSB
204, 78%, 55%
CMYK
78, 31, 0, 45
LAB
39, -9, -30
LCH
39, 32, 253
OKLCH
0.47, 0.10, 242
XYZ
10, 11, 26
LUV
39, -22, -41
HWB
204, 12%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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