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
166D7A
RGB
22, 109, 122
HSL
188, 69%, 28%
HSB
188, 82%, 48%
CMYK
82, 11, 0, 52
LAB
42, -22, -15
LCH
42, 26, 214
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 210
XYZ
9, 13, 20
LUV
42, -29, -17
HWB
188, 9%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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