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
16545E
RGB
22, 84, 94
HSL
188, 62%, 23%
HSB
188, 77%, 37%
CMYK
77, 11, 0, 63
LAB
32, -17, -12
LCH
32, 21, 214
OKLCH
0.41, 0.06, 211
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
32, -21, -13
HWB
188, 9%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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