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
164B7E
RGB
22, 75, 126
HSL
209, 70%, 29%
HSB
209, 83%, 49%
CMYK
83, 40, 0, 51
LAB
31, -2, -34
LCH
31, 34, 266
OKLCH
0.41, 0.10, 251
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
31, -17, -44
HWB
209, 9%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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