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
169BC3
RGB
22, 155, 195
HSL
194, 80%, 43%
HSB
194, 89%, 76%
CMYK
89, 21, 0, 24
LAB
59, -23, -31
LCH
59, 39, 233
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 225
XYZ
22, 28, 56
LUV
59, -40, -44
HWB
194, 9%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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