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
1684DB
RGB
22, 132, 219
HSL
206, 82%, 47%
HSB
206, 90%, 86%
CMYK
90, 40, 0, 14
LAB
53, -4, -53
LCH
53, 54, 265
OKLCH
0.60, 0.16, 249
XYZ
21, 22, 70
LUV
53, -31, -81
HWB
206, 9%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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