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
42626E
RGB
66, 98, 110
HSL
196, 25%, 35%
HSB
196, 40%, 43%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 57
LAB
39, -10, -11
LCH
39, 14, 228
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 223
XYZ
9, 11, 16
LUV
39, -15, -13
HWB
196, 26%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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