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
168EA9
RGB
22, 142, 169
HSL
191, 77%, 37%
HSB
191, 87%, 66%
CMYK
87, 16, 0, 34
LAB
54, -24, -24
LCH
54, 34, 224
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 218
XYZ
17, 22, 41
LUV
54, -38, -32
HWB
191, 9%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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