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
166A7E
RGB
22, 106, 126
HSL
192, 70%, 29%
HSB
192, 83%, 49%
CMYK
83, 16, 0, 51
LAB
41, -19, -18
LCH
41, 27, 224
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 218
XYZ
9, 12, 22
LUV
41, -28, -23
HWB
192, 9%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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