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
104045
RGB
16, 64, 69
HSL
186, 62%, 17%
HSB
186, 77%, 27%
CMYK
77, 7, 0, 73
LAB
24, -15, -8
LCH
24, 17, 208
OKLCH
0.34, 0.05, 205
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
24, -16, -7
HWB
186, 6%, 73%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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