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
1A6092
RGB
26, 96, 146
HSL
205, 70%, 34%
HSB
205, 82%, 57%
CMYK
82, 34, 0, 43
LAB
38, -7, -34
LCH
38, 35, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 245
XYZ
10, 11, 29
LUV
38, -22, -47
HWB
205, 10%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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