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
16486C
RGB
22, 72, 108
HSL
205, 66%, 25%
HSB
205, 80%, 42%
CMYK
80, 33, 0, 58
LAB
29, -6, -26
LCH
29, 27, 256
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 244
XYZ
5, 6, 15
LUV
29, -16, -32
HWB
205, 9%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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