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
1656AA
RGB
22, 86, 170
HSL
214, 77%, 38%
HSB
214, 87%, 67%
CMYK
87, 49, 0, 33
LAB
37, 6, -52
LCH
37, 52, 277
OKLCH
0.46, 0.15, 257
XYZ
11, 10, 39
LUV
37, -19, -71
HWB
214, 9%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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