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
165771
RGB
22, 87, 113
HSL
197, 67%, 26%
HSB
197, 81%, 44%
CMYK
81, 23, 0, 56
LAB
34, -13, -21
LCH
34, 25, 238
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 230
XYZ
7, 8, 17
LUV
34, -21, -26
HWB
197, 9%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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