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
10496F
RGB
16, 73, 111
HSL
204, 75%, 25%
HSB
204, 86%, 44%
CMYK
86, 34, 0, 56
LAB
29, -7, -28
LCH
29, 28, 256
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 243
XYZ
5, 6, 16
LUV
29, -17, -34
HWB
204, 6%, 56%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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