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
426D7E
RGB
66, 109, 126
HSL
197, 31%, 38%
HSB
197, 48%, 49%
CMYK
48, 13, 0, 51
LAB
43, -12, -14
LCH
43, 19, 231
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 225
XYZ
11, 14, 22
LUV
43, -19, -18
HWB
197, 26%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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