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
1688AA
RGB
22, 136, 170
HSL
194, 77%, 38%
HSB
194, 87%, 67%
CMYK
87, 20, 0, 33
LAB
52, -21, -27
LCH
52, 34, 232
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 225
XYZ
16, 21, 41
LUV
52, -35, -37
HWB
194, 9%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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