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
16A8CA
RGB
22, 168, 202
HSL
191, 80%, 44%
HSB
191, 89%, 79%
CMYK
89, 17, 0, 21
LAB
63, -27, -28
LCH
63, 39, 226
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 220
XYZ
25, 32, 61
LUV
63, -44, -39
HWB
191, 9%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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