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
1697A2
RGB
22, 151, 162
HSL
185, 76%, 36%
HSB
185, 86%, 64%
CMYK
86, 7, 0, 36
LAB
57, -30, -16
LCH
57, 34, 207
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 204
XYZ
18, 25, 38
LUV
57, -41, -18
HWB
185, 9%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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