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
1A5296
RGB
26, 82, 150
HSL
213, 70%, 35%
HSB
213, 83%, 59%
CMYK
83, 45, 0, 41
LAB
34, 2, -43
LCH
34, 43, 273
OKLCH
0.44, 0.13, 256
XYZ
9, 8, 30
LUV
34, -18, -58
HWB
213, 10%, 41%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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