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
166A71
RGB
22, 106, 113
HSL
185, 67%, 26%
HSB
185, 81%, 44%
CMYK
81, 6, 0, 56
LAB
40, -23, -11
LCH
40, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 204
XYZ
8, 12, 17
LUV
40, -29, -12
HWB
185, 9%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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