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
162D42
RGB
22, 45, 66
HSL
209, 50%, 17%
HSB
209, 67%, 26%
CMYK
67, 32, 0, 74
LAB
17, -4, -16
LCH
17, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.29, 0.05, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
17, -8, -16
HWB
209, 9%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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