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
1078BF
RGB
16, 120, 191
HSL
204, 85%, 41%
HSB
204, 92%, 75%
CMYK
92, 37, 0, 25
LAB
48, -7, -46
LCH
48, 46, 261
OKLCH
0.56, 0.14, 246
XYZ
16, 17, 52
LUV
48, -29, -67
HWB
204, 6%, 25%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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