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
167983
RGB
22, 121, 131
HSL
186, 71%, 30%
HSB
186, 83%, 51%
CMYK
83, 8, 0, 49
LAB
46, -25, -14
LCH
46, 28, 209
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 206
XYZ
11, 15, 24
LUV
46, -33, -16
HWB
186, 9%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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