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
016B9D
RGB
1, 107, 157
HSL
199, 99%, 31%
HSB
199, 99%, 62%
CMYK
99, 32, 0, 38
LAB
42, -12, -35
LCH
42, 37, 251
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 239
XYZ
11, 13, 34
LUV
42, -27, -49
HWB
199, 0%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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