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
163F74
RGB
22, 63, 116
HSL
214, 68%, 27%
HSB
214, 81%, 45%
CMYK
81, 46, 0, 55
LAB
26, 2, -35
LCH
26, 35, 273
OKLCH
0.37, 0.10, 256
XYZ
5, 5, 17
LUV
26, -13, -43
HWB
214, 9%, 55%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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