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
16699F
RGB
22, 105, 159
HSL
204, 76%, 35%
HSB
204, 86%, 62%
CMYK
86, 34, 0, 38
LAB
42, -9, -37
LCH
42, 38, 257
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 244
XYZ
12, 13, 35
LUV
42, -25, -51
HWB
204, 9%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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