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
167D82
RGB
22, 125, 130
HSL
183, 71%, 30%
HSB
183, 83%, 51%
CMYK
83, 4, 0, 49
LAB
47, -27, -11
LCH
47, 29, 202
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 200
XYZ
12, 16, 24
LUV
47, -34, -12
HWB
183, 9%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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