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
162C49
RGB
22, 44, 73
HSL
214, 54%, 19%
HSB
214, 70%, 29%
CMYK
70, 40, 0, 71
LAB
17, -1, -21
LCH
17, 21, 268
OKLCH
0.29, 0.06, 256
XYZ
2, 2, 7
LUV
17, -8, -22
HWB
214, 9%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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