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
169EAF
RGB
22, 158, 175
HSL
187, 78%, 39%
HSB
187, 87%, 69%
CMYK
87, 10, 0, 31
LAB
59, -30, -19
LCH
59, 36, 212
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 209
XYZ
20, 28, 45
LUV
59, -43, -24
HWB
187, 9%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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