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
426A79
RGB
66, 106, 121
HSL
196, 29%, 37%
HSB
196, 45%, 47%
CMYK
45, 12, 0, 53
LAB
42, -11, -13
LCH
42, 17, 229
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 224
XYZ
11, 13, 20
LUV
42, -18, -16
HWB
196, 26%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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