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
26425F
RGB
38, 66, 95
HSL
211, 43%, 26%
HSB
211, 60%, 37%
CMYK
60, 31, 0, 63
LAB
27, -3, -21
LCH
27, 21, 260
OKLCH
0.37, 0.06, 251
XYZ
5, 5, 12
LUV
27, -11, -25
HWB
211, 15%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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