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
226BD2
RGB
34, 107, 210
HSL
215, 72%, 48%
HSB
215, 84%, 82%
CMYK
84, 49, 0, 18
LAB
45, 8, -61
LCH
45, 61, 277
OKLCH
0.54, 0.17, 258
XYZ
18, 16, 63
LUV
45, -22, -89
HWB
215, 13%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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