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
167A8A
RGB
22, 122, 138
HSL
188, 72%, 31%
HSB
188, 84%, 54%
CMYK
84, 12, 0, 46
LAB
47, -24, -17
LCH
47, 29, 216
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 212
XYZ
12, 16, 26
LUV
47, -33, -21
HWB
188, 9%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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