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
18476A
RGB
24, 71, 106
HSL
206, 63%, 25%
HSB
206, 77%, 42%
CMYK
77, 33, 0, 58
LAB
28, -6, -25
LCH
28, 26, 256
OKLCH
0.38, 0.08, 245
XYZ
5, 6, 14
LUV
28, -16, -31
HWB
206, 9%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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