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
1065C3
RGB
16, 101, 195
HSL
212, 85%, 41%
HSB
212, 92%, 76%
CMYK
92, 48, 0, 24
LAB
42, 5, -57
LCH
42, 57, 275
OKLCH
0.51, 0.16, 256
XYZ
15, 13, 53
LUV
42, -23, -82
HWB
212, 6%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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