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
1A385B
RGB
26, 56, 91
HSL
212, 56%, 23%
HSB
212, 71%, 36%
CMYK
71, 38, 0, 64
LAB
23, -2, -25
LCH
23, 25, 266
OKLCH
0.34, 0.07, 254
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
23, -11, -28
HWB
212, 10%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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