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
26436F
RGB
38, 67, 111
HSL
216, 49%, 29%
HSB
216, 66%, 44%
CMYK
66, 40, 0, 56
LAB
28, 1, -29
LCH
28, 29, 271
OKLCH
0.38, 0.08, 259
XYZ
6, 6, 16
LUV
28, -12, -37
HWB
216, 15%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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