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
164994
RGB
22, 73, 148
HSL
216, 74%, 33%
HSB
216, 85%, 58%
CMYK
85, 51, 0, 42
LAB
31, 7, -47
LCH
31, 47, 278
OKLCH
0.42, 0.13, 259
XYZ
8, 7, 29
LUV
31, -15, -62
HWB
216, 9%, 42%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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