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
186AB0
RGB
24, 106, 176
HSL
208, 76%, 39%
HSB
208, 86%, 69%
CMYK
86, 40, 0, 31
LAB
43, -4, -45
LCH
43, 45, 265
OKLCH
0.51, 0.13, 250
XYZ
13, 14, 43
LUV
43, -24, -64
HWB
208, 9%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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