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
426E75
RGB
66, 110, 117
HSL
188, 28%, 36%
HSB
188, 44%, 46%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 54
LAB
43, -14, -9
LCH
43, 17, 212
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 209
XYZ
11, 14, 19
LUV
43, -20, -10
HWB
188, 26%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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