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
166C91
RGB
22, 108, 145
HSL
198, 74%, 33%
HSB
198, 85%, 57%
CMYK
85, 26, 0, 43
LAB
42, -15, -28
LCH
42, 31, 242
OKLCH
0.50, 0.10, 233
XYZ
11, 13, 29
LUV
42, -27, -37
HWB
198, 9%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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