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
164D58
RGB
22, 77, 88
HSL
190, 60%, 22%
HSB
190, 75%, 35%
CMYK
75, 12, 0, 65
LAB
30, -15, -12
LCH
30, 19, 218
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 214
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -19, -13
HWB
190, 9%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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