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
167ECA
RGB
22, 126, 202
HSL
205, 80%, 44%
HSB
205, 89%, 79%
CMYK
89, 38, 0, 21
LAB
50, -7, -48
LCH
50, 48, 262
OKLCH
0.58, 0.15, 247
XYZ
18, 19, 59
LUV
50, -30, -71
HWB
205, 9%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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