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
226E80
RGB
34, 110, 128
HSL
191, 58%, 32%
HSB
191, 73%, 50%
CMYK
73, 14, 0, 50
LAB
43, -19, -17
LCH
43, 26, 222
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 217
XYZ
10, 13, 22
LUV
43, -27, -21
HWB
191, 13%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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