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
168EDD
RGB
22, 142, 221
HSL
204, 82%, 48%
HSB
204, 90%, 87%
CMYK
90, 36, 0, 13
LAB
56, -9, -50
LCH
56, 51, 260
OKLCH
0.63, 0.15, 245
XYZ
23, 25, 72
LUV
56, -34, -75
HWB
204, 9%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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