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
166D89
RGB
22, 109, 137
HSL
195, 72%, 31%
HSB
195, 84%, 54%
CMYK
84, 20, 0, 46
LAB
42, -18, -23
LCH
42, 29, 233
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 225
XYZ
10, 13, 26
LUV
42, -28, -30
HWB
195, 9%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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