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
1067B3
RGB
16, 103, 179
HSL
208, 84%, 38%
HSB
208, 91%, 70%
CMYK
91, 42, 0, 30
LAB
42, -2, -48
LCH
42, 48, 268
OKLCH
0.51, 0.14, 251
XYZ
13, 13, 44
LUV
42, -24, -68
HWB
208, 6%, 30%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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