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
16579E
RGB
22, 87, 158
HSL
211, 76%, 35%
HSB
211, 86%, 62%
CMYK
86, 45, 0, 38
LAB
36, 1, -45
LCH
36, 45, 272
OKLCH
0.46, 0.13, 254
XYZ
10, 9, 34
LUV
36, -19, -62
HWB
211, 9%, 38%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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