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
169BF2
RGB
22, 155, 242
HSL
204, 89%, 52%
HSB
204, 91%, 95%
CMYK
91, 36, 0, 5
LAB
61, -10, -54
LCH
61, 55, 260
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 246
XYZ
28, 30, 88
LUV
61, -37, -83
HWB
204, 9%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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