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
426570
RGB
66, 101, 112
HSL
194, 26%, 35%
HSB
194, 41%, 44%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 56
LAB
40, -11, -10
LCH
40, 15, 224
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 220
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
40, -16, -12
HWB
194, 26%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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