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
165680
RGB
22, 86, 128
HSL
204, 71%, 29%
HSB
204, 83%, 50%
CMYK
83, 33, 0, 50
LAB
34, -8, -30
LCH
34, 31, 255
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 243
XYZ
8, 8, 22
LUV
34, -20, -39
HWB
204, 9%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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