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
10506E
RGB
16, 80, 110
HSL
199, 75%, 25%
HSB
199, 85%, 43%
CMYK
85, 27, 0, 57
LAB
31, -11, -23
LCH
31, 26, 244
OKLCH
0.41, 0.08, 235
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
31, -20, -29
HWB
199, 6%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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