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
1A4E6C
RGB
26, 78, 108
HSL
202, 61%, 26%
HSB
202, 76%, 42%
CMYK
76, 28, 0, 58
LAB
31, -9, -23
LCH
31, 25, 248
OKLCH
0.40, 0.07, 238
XYZ
6, 7, 15
LUV
31, -18, -28
HWB
202, 10%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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