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
26769C
RGB
38, 118, 156
HSL
199, 61%, 38%
HSB
199, 76%, 61%
CMYK
76, 24, 0, 39
LAB
46, -15, -28
LCH
46, 32, 242
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 234
XYZ
13, 16, 34
LUV
46, -28, -39
HWB
199, 15%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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