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
169ABB
RGB
22, 154, 187
HSL
192, 79%, 41%
HSB
192, 88%, 73%
CMYK
88, 18, 0, 27
LAB
58, -25, -27
LCH
58, 37, 227
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 221
XYZ
21, 27, 51
LUV
58, -40, -37
HWB
192, 9%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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