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
16508A
RGB
22, 80, 138
HSL
210, 72%, 31%
HSB
210, 84%, 54%
CMYK
84, 42, 0, 46
LAB
33, -1, -38
LCH
33, 38, 268
OKLCH
0.43, 0.11, 252
XYZ
8, 8, 25
LUV
33, -18, -51
HWB
210, 9%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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