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
16404E
RGB
22, 64, 78
HSL
195, 56%, 20%
HSB
195, 72%, 31%
CMYK
72, 18, 0, 69
LAB
25, -11, -13
LCH
25, 17, 229
OKLCH
0.35, 0.05, 223
XYZ
4, 4, 8
LUV
25, -15, -14
HWB
195, 9%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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