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
164149
RGB
22, 65, 73
HSL
189, 54%, 19%
HSB
189, 70%, 29%
CMYK
70, 11, 0, 71
LAB
25, -13, -10
LCH
25, 16, 216
OKLCH
0.35, 0.05, 212
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
25, -15, -9
HWB
189, 9%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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