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
101C2F
RGB
16, 28, 47
HSL
217, 49%, 12%
HSB
217, 66%, 18%
CMYK
66, 40, 0, 82
LAB
10, 0, -15
LCH
10, 15, 270
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 259
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
10, -4, -11
HWB
217, 6%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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