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
164A99
RGB
22, 74, 153
HSL
216, 75%, 34%
HSB
216, 86%, 60%
CMYK
86, 52, 0, 40
LAB
32, 8, -49
LCH
32, 50, 279
OKLCH
0.42, 0.14, 259
XYZ
9, 7, 31
LUV
32, -15, -65
HWB
216, 9%, 40%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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