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
162F3F
RGB
22, 47, 63
HSL
203, 48%, 17%
HSB
203, 65%, 25%
CMYK
65, 25, 0, 75
LAB
18, -6, -13
LCH
18, 14, 247
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 239
XYZ
2, 3, 5
LUV
18, -9, -13
HWB
203, 9%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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