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
26596A
RGB
38, 89, 106
HSL
195, 47%, 28%
HSB
195, 64%, 42%
CMYK
64, 16, 0, 58
LAB
35, -13, -15
LCH
35, 20, 229
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 223
XYZ
7, 9, 15
LUV
35, -20, -18
HWB
195, 15%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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