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
1A456B
RGB
26, 69, 107
HSL
208, 61%, 26%
HSB
208, 76%, 42%
CMYK
76, 36, 0, 58
LAB
28, -4, -27
LCH
28, 27, 261
OKLCH
0.38, 0.08, 248
XYZ
5, 6, 15
LUV
28, -15, -33
HWB
208, 10%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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