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
106385
RGB
16, 99, 133
HSL
197, 79%, 29%
HSB
197, 88%, 52%
CMYK
88, 26, 0, 48
LAB
39, -14, -26
LCH
39, 30, 241
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 232
XYZ
9, 11, 24
LUV
39, -25, -34
HWB
197, 6%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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