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
167CA8
RGB
22, 124, 168
HSL
198, 77%, 37%
HSB
198, 87%, 66%
CMYK
87, 26, 0, 34
LAB
48, -16, -32
LCH
48, 36, 243
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 234
XYZ
15, 17, 40
LUV
48, -31, -45
HWB
198, 9%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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