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
16A2CC
RGB
22, 162, 204
HSL
194, 81%, 44%
HSB
194, 89%, 80%
CMYK
89, 21, 0, 20
LAB
61, -24, -32
LCH
61, 40, 233
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 226
XYZ
24, 30, 62
LUV
61, -42, -46
HWB
194, 9%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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