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
1F76CD
RGB
31, 118, 205
HSL
210, 74%, 46%
HSB
210, 85%, 80%
CMYK
85, 42, 0, 20
LAB
48, 0, -53
LCH
48, 53, 270
OKLCH
0.56, 0.16, 253
XYZ
18, 18, 60
LUV
48, -26, -79
HWB
210, 12%, 20%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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