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
26569B
RGB
38, 86, 155
HSL
215, 61%, 38%
HSB
215, 75%, 61%
CMYK
75, 45, 0, 39
LAB
36, 3, -43
LCH
36, 43, 274
OKLCH
0.46, 0.12, 258
XYZ
10, 9, 32
LUV
36, -17, -60
HWB
215, 15%, 39%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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