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
126597
RGB
18, 101, 151
HSL
203, 79%, 33%
HSB
203, 88%, 59%
CMYK
88, 33, 0, 41
LAB
40, -9, -35
LCH
40, 36, 255
OKLCH
0.49, 0.11, 242
XYZ
10, 12, 31
LUV
40, -25, -48
HWB
203, 7%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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