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
1A6781
RGB
26, 103, 129
HSL
195, 66%, 30%
HSB
195, 80%, 51%
CMYK
80, 20, 0, 49
LAB
40, -16, -21
LCH
40, 27, 233
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 226
XYZ
9, 12, 22
LUV
40, -26, -28
HWB
195, 10%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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