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
286A82
RGB
40, 106, 130
HSL
196, 53%, 33%
HSB
196, 69%, 51%
CMYK
69, 18, 0, 49
LAB
41, -15, -20
LCH
41, 25, 232
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 226
XYZ
10, 12, 23
LUV
41, -25, -26
HWB
196, 16%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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