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
26CDEB
RGB
38, 205, 235
HSL
189, 83%, 54%
HSB
189, 84%, 92%
CMYK
84, 13, 0, 8
LAB
76, -34, -27
LCH
76, 43, 219
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 214
XYZ
38, 50, 86
LUV
76, -53, -37
HWB
189, 15%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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