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
105E7A
RGB
16, 94, 122
HSL
196, 77%, 27%
HSB
196, 87%, 48%
CMYK
87, 23, 0, 52
LAB
37, -15, -23
LCH
37, 27, 236
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 228
XYZ
8, 10, 20
LUV
37, -24, -29
HWB
196, 6%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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