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
1A4146
RGB
26, 65, 70
HSL
187, 46%, 19%
HSB
187, 63%, 27%
CMYK
63, 7, 0, 73
LAB
25, -13, -7
LCH
25, 15, 210
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 207
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
25, -15, -7
HWB
187, 10%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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