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
16557B
RGB
22, 85, 123
HSL
203, 70%, 28%
HSB
203, 82%, 48%
CMYK
82, 31, 0, 52
LAB
34, -9, -28
LCH
34, 29, 252
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 241
XYZ
7, 8, 20
LUV
34, -20, -36
HWB
203, 9%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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