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
16699E
RGB
22, 105, 158
HSL
203, 76%, 35%
HSB
203, 86%, 62%
CMYK
86, 34, 0, 38
LAB
42, -9, -36
LCH
42, 37, 256
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 243
XYZ
12, 13, 34
LUV
42, -25, -50
HWB
203, 9%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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