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
166F8E
RGB
22, 111, 142
HSL
196, 73%, 32%
HSB
196, 85%, 56%
CMYK
85, 22, 0, 44
LAB
43, -17, -25
LCH
43, 30, 235
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 227
XYZ
11, 13, 28
LUV
43, -28, -33
HWB
196, 9%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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