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
165292
RGB
22, 82, 146
HSL
211, 74%, 33%
HSB
211, 85%, 57%
CMYK
85, 44, 0, 43
LAB
34, 0, -41
LCH
34, 41, 270
OKLCH
0.44, 0.12, 254
XYZ
9, 8, 28
LUV
34, -18, -56
HWB
211, 9%, 43%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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