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
42526A
RGB
66, 82, 106
HSL
216, 23%, 34%
HSB
216, 38%, 42%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 58
LAB
34, -1, -16
LCH
34, 16, 265
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 258
XYZ
8, 8, 15
LUV
34, -8, -21
HWB
216, 26%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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