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
163B76
RGB
22, 59, 118
HSL
217, 69%, 27%
HSB
217, 81%, 46%
CMYK
81, 50, 0, 54
LAB
25, 5, -38
LCH
25, 39, 277
OKLCH
0.36, 0.11, 260
XYZ
5, 5, 18
LUV
25, -12, -47
HWB
217, 9%, 54%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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