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
106571
RGB
16, 101, 113
HSL
187, 75%, 25%
HSB
187, 86%, 44%
CMYK
86, 11, 0, 56
LAB
39, -21, -14
LCH
39, 25, 214
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 210
XYZ
8, 11, 17
LUV
39, -27, -16
HWB
187, 6%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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