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
226E7D
RGB
34, 110, 125
HSL
190, 57%, 31%
HSB
190, 73%, 49%
CMYK
73, 12, 0, 51
LAB
42, -20, -15
LCH
42, 25, 218
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 214
XYZ
10, 13, 21
LUV
42, -28, -19
HWB
190, 13%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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