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
165FD1
RGB
22, 95, 209
HSL
217, 81%, 45%
HSB
217, 89%, 82%
CMYK
89, 55, 0, 18
LAB
42, 14, -66
LCH
42, 67, 282
OKLCH
0.51, 0.19, 260
XYZ
16, 13, 62
LUV
42, -20, -94
HWB
217, 9%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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