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
016887
RGB
1, 104, 135
HSL
194, 99%, 27%
HSB
194, 99%, 53%
CMYK
99, 23, 0, 47
LAB
40, -17, -25
LCH
40, 30, 235
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 227
XYZ
9, 12, 25
LUV
40, -28, -32
HWB
194, 0%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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