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
163857
RGB
22, 56, 87
HSL
209, 60%, 21%
HSB
209, 75%, 34%
CMYK
75, 36, 0, 66
LAB
22, -4, -23
LCH
22, 23, 261
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 249
XYZ
3, 4, 10
LUV
22, -11, -26
HWB
209, 9%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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