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
226CB0
RGB
34, 108, 176
HSL
209, 68%, 41%
HSB
209, 81%, 69%
CMYK
81, 39, 0, 31
LAB
44, -4, -43
LCH
44, 44, 265
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 250
XYZ
14, 14, 43
LUV
44, -24, -62
HWB
209, 13%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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