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
1A6FF2
RGB
26, 111, 242
HSL
216, 89%, 53%
HSB
216, 89%, 95%
CMYK
89, 54, 0, 5
LAB
48, 15, -74
LCH
48, 75, 282
OKLCH
0.57, 0.21, 260
XYZ
22, 18, 86
LUV
48, -23, -109
HWB
216, 10%, 5%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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