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
16559B
RGB
22, 85, 155
HSL
212, 75%, 35%
HSB
212, 86%, 61%
CMYK
86, 45, 0, 39
LAB
35, 1, -45
LCH
35, 45, 272
OKLCH
0.45, 0.13, 255
XYZ
9, 9, 32
LUV
35, -19, -61
HWB
212, 9%, 39%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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