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
26909E
RGB
38, 144, 158
HSL
187, 61%, 38%
HSB
187, 76%, 62%
CMYK
76, 9, 0, 38
LAB
55, -27, -16
LCH
55, 31, 212
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 208
XYZ
17, 23, 36
LUV
55, -37, -20
HWB
187, 15%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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