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
1A4E5B
RGB
26, 78, 91
HSL
192, 56%, 23%
HSB
192, 71%, 36%
CMYK
71, 14, 0, 64
LAB
30, -14, -13
LCH
30, 19, 222
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 217
XYZ
5, 6, 11
LUV
30, -19, -15
HWB
192, 10%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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