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
102F58
RGB
16, 47, 88
HSL
214, 69%, 20%
HSB
214, 82%, 35%
CMYK
82, 47, 0, 65
LAB
19, 1, -29
LCH
19, 29, 273
OKLCH
0.31, 0.08, 257
XYZ
3, 3, 10
LUV
19, -9, -31
HWB
214, 6%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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