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
1677DD
RGB
22, 119, 221
HSL
211, 82%, 48%
HSB
211, 90%, 87%
CMYK
90, 46, 0, 13
LAB
49, 4, -61
LCH
49, 61, 273
OKLCH
0.57, 0.18, 255
XYZ
20, 19, 71
LUV
49, -27, -90
HWB
211, 9%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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