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
26536D
RGB
38, 83, 109
HSL
202, 48%, 29%
HSB
202, 65%, 43%
CMYK
65, 24, 0, 57
LAB
33, -9, -20
LCH
33, 22, 245
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 237
XYZ
7, 8, 16
LUV
33, -17, -25
HWB
202, 15%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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