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
1A697D
RGB
26, 105, 125
HSL
192, 66%, 30%
HSB
192, 79%, 49%
CMYK
79, 16, 0, 51
LAB
41, -19, -18
LCH
41, 26, 225
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 219
XYZ
9, 12, 21
LUV
41, -27, -23
HWB
192, 10%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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