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
164F55
RGB
22, 79, 85
HSL
186, 59%, 21%
HSB
186, 74%, 33%
CMYK
74, 7, 0, 67
LAB
30, -17, -9
LCH
30, 19, 208
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 205
XYZ
5, 6, 10
LUV
30, -20, -9
HWB
186, 9%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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