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
104E53
RGB
16, 78, 83
HSL
184, 68%, 19%
HSB
184, 81%, 33%
CMYK
81, 6, 0, 67
LAB
30, -18, -9
LCH
30, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 203
XYZ
4, 6, 9
LUV
30, -21, -8
HWB
184, 6%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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