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
165EC2
RGB
22, 94, 194
HSL
215, 80%, 42%
HSB
215, 89%, 76%
CMYK
89, 52, 0, 24
LAB
40, 9, -59
LCH
40, 60, 279
OKLCH
0.50, 0.17, 258
XYZ
14, 12, 53
LUV
40, -20, -84
HWB
215, 9%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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