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
103C67
RGB
16, 60, 103
HSL
210, 73%, 23%
HSB
210, 84%, 40%
CMYK
84, 42, 0, 60
LAB
24, -2, -30
LCH
24, 30, 267
OKLCH
0.35, 0.09, 252
XYZ
4, 4, 13
LUV
24, -13, -36
HWB
210, 6%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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