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
104159
RGB
16, 65, 89
HSL
200, 70%, 21%
HSB
200, 82%, 35%
CMYK
82, 27, 0, 65
LAB
25, -9, -19
LCH
25, 22, 244
OKLCH
0.36, 0.07, 235
XYZ
4, 5, 10
LUV
25, -15, -22
HWB
200, 6%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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