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
164EA8
RGB
22, 78, 168
HSL
217, 77%, 37%
HSB
217, 87%, 66%
CMYK
87, 54, 0, 34
LAB
34, 10, -54
LCH
34, 55, 281
OKLCH
0.44, 0.16, 260
XYZ
10, 8, 38
LUV
34, -16, -73
HWB
217, 9%, 34%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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