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
168B94
RGB
22, 139, 148
HSL
184, 74%, 33%
HSB
184, 85%, 58%
CMYK
85, 6, 0, 42
LAB
52, -29, -14
LCH
52, 32, 206
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 203
XYZ
15, 21, 31
LUV
52, -38, -16
HWB
184, 9%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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