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
166179
RGB
22, 97, 121
HSL
195, 69%, 28%
HSB
195, 82%, 47%
CMYK
82, 20, 0, 53
LAB
38, -16, -20
LCH
38, 26, 232
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 225
XYZ
8, 10, 20
LUV
38, -25, -26
HWB
195, 9%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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