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
16334B
RGB
22, 51, 75
HSL
207, 55%, 19%
HSB
207, 71%, 29%
CMYK
71, 32, 0, 71
LAB
20, -4, -18
LCH
20, 19, 256
OKLCH
0.31, 0.06, 246
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
20, -10, -20
HWB
207, 9%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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