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
16447B
RGB
22, 68, 123
HSL
213, 70%, 28%
HSB
213, 82%, 48%
CMYK
82, 45, 0, 52
LAB
28, 1, -36
LCH
28, 36, 272
OKLCH
0.39, 0.11, 255
XYZ
6, 6, 20
LUV
28, -14, -46
HWB
213, 9%, 52%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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