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
16656C
RGB
22, 101, 108
HSL
185, 66%, 25%
HSB
185, 80%, 42%
CMYK
80, 6, 0, 58
LAB
39, -22, -11
LCH
39, 24, 207
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 204
XYZ
8, 11, 16
LUV
39, -27, -12
HWB
185, 9%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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