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
169AF5
RGB
22, 154, 245
HSL
204, 92%, 52%
HSB
204, 91%, 96%
CMYK
91, 37, 0, 4
LAB
61, -8, -56
LCH
61, 56, 262
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 247
XYZ
28, 30, 91
LUV
61, -36, -86
HWB
204, 9%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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