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
103A42
RGB
16, 58, 66
HSL
190, 61%, 16%
HSB
190, 76%, 26%
CMYK
76, 12, 0, 74
LAB
22, -13, -9
LCH
22, 16, 217
OKLCH
0.32, 0.05, 213
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
22, -14, -9
HWB
190, 6%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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