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
266DB2
RGB
38, 109, 178
HSL
210, 65%, 42%
HSB
210, 79%, 70%
CMYK
79, 39, 0, 30
LAB
44, -3, -44
LCH
44, 44, 266
OKLCH
0.53, 0.13, 251
XYZ
14, 15, 44
LUV
44, -24, -63
HWB
210, 15%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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