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
16507E
RGB
22, 80, 126
HSL
207, 70%, 29%
HSB
207, 83%, 49%
CMYK
83, 37, 0, 51
LAB
32, -5, -32
LCH
32, 32, 261
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 247
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
32, -18, -41
HWB
207, 9%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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