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
106983
RGB
16, 105, 131
HSL
194, 78%, 29%
HSB
194, 88%, 51%
CMYK
88, 20, 0, 49
LAB
41, -18, -22
LCH
41, 28, 231
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 224
XYZ
9, 12, 23
LUV
41, -28, -28
HWB
194, 6%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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