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
26749E
RGB
38, 116, 158
HSL
201, 61%, 38%
HSB
201, 76%, 62%
CMYK
76, 27, 0, 38
LAB
46, -13, -30
LCH
46, 33, 247
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 237
XYZ
13, 15, 35
LUV
46, -27, -42
HWB
201, 15%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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