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
266AB8
RGB
38, 106, 184
HSL
212, 66%, 44%
HSB
212, 79%, 72%
CMYK
79, 42, 0, 28
LAB
44, 0, -48
LCH
44, 48, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.14, 254
XYZ
15, 14, 47
LUV
44, -23, -70
HWB
212, 15%, 28%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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