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
164348
RGB
22, 67, 72
HSL
186, 53%, 18%
HSB
186, 69%, 28%
CMYK
69, 7, 0, 72
LAB
26, -15, -8
LCH
26, 17, 208
OKLCH
0.35, 0.05, 205
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
26, -16, -7
HWB
186, 9%, 72%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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