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
167495
RGB
22, 116, 149
HSL
196, 74%, 34%
HSB
196, 85%, 58%
CMYK
85, 22, 0, 42
LAB
45, -18, -26
LCH
45, 31, 236
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 228
XYZ
12, 15, 31
LUV
45, -30, -35
HWB
196, 9%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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