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
1276CA
RGB
18, 118, 202
HSL
207, 84%, 43%
HSB
207, 91%, 79%
CMYK
91, 42, 0, 21
LAB
48, -2, -52
LCH
48, 52, 267
OKLCH
0.56, 0.15, 251
XYZ
17, 17, 58
LUV
48, -27, -77
HWB
207, 7%, 21%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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