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
16568E
RGB
22, 86, 142
HSL
208, 73%, 32%
HSB
208, 85%, 56%
CMYK
85, 39, 0, 44
LAB
35, -3, -37
LCH
35, 37, 265
OKLCH
0.44, 0.11, 250
XYZ
9, 9, 27
LUV
35, -20, -50
HWB
208, 9%, 44%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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