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
1079AA
RGB
16, 121, 170
HSL
199, 83%, 36%
HSB
199, 91%, 67%
CMYK
91, 29, 0, 33
LAB
47, -14, -34
LCH
47, 37, 247
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 237
XYZ
14, 17, 40
LUV
47, -31, -49
HWB
199, 6%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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