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
26A1CF
RGB
38, 161, 207
HSL
196, 69%, 48%
HSB
196, 82%, 81%
CMYK
82, 22, 0, 19
LAB
61, -22, -33
LCH
61, 40, 237
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 229
XYZ
25, 30, 64
LUV
61, -40, -49
HWB
196, 15%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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