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
167285
RGB
22, 114, 133
HSL
190, 72%, 30%
HSB
190, 83%, 52%
CMYK
83, 14, 0, 48
LAB
44, -21, -18
LCH
44, 28, 221
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 216
XYZ
11, 14, 24
LUV
44, -30, -23
HWB
190, 9%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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