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
1A79FA
RGB
26, 121, 250
HSL
215, 96%, 54%
HSB
215, 90%, 98%
CMYK
90, 52, 0, 2
LAB
52, 12, -73
LCH
52, 74, 279
OKLCH
0.60, 0.21, 258
XYZ
25, 21, 93
LUV
52, -26, -110
HWB
215, 10%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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