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
165259
RGB
22, 82, 89
HSL
186, 60%, 22%
HSB
186, 75%, 35%
CMYK
75, 8, 0, 65
LAB
31, -18, -10
LCH
31, 20, 210
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 206
XYZ
5, 7, 11
LUV
31, -21, -10
HWB
186, 9%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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