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
1689F3
RGB
22, 137, 243
HSL
209, 90%, 52%
HSB
209, 91%, 95%
CMYK
91, 44, 0, 5
LAB
56, 0, -63
LCH
56, 63, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 253
XYZ
25, 25, 88
LUV
56, -31, -96
HWB
209, 9%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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