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
426EA6
RGB
66, 110, 166
HSL
214, 43%, 45%
HSB
214, 60%, 65%
CMYK
60, 34, 0, 35
LAB
45, -2, -35
LCH
45, 35, 267
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 255
XYZ
15, 15, 38
LUV
45, -19, -51
HWB
214, 26%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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