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
1697EF
RGB
22, 151, 239
HSL
204, 87%, 51%
HSB
204, 91%, 94%
CMYK
91, 37, 0, 6
LAB
60, -8, -54
LCH
60, 55, 261
OKLCH
0.66, 0.17, 247
XYZ
27, 29, 86
LUV
60, -36, -83
HWB
204, 9%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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