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
167281
RGB
22, 114, 129
HSL
188, 71%, 30%
HSB
188, 83%, 51%
CMYK
83, 12, 0, 49
LAB
44, -22, -16
LCH
44, 27, 216
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 212
XYZ
10, 14, 23
LUV
44, -30, -19
HWB
188, 9%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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