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
16ADDB
RGB
22, 173, 219
HSL
194, 82%, 47%
HSB
194, 90%, 86%
CMYK
90, 21, 0, 14
LAB
65, -25, -34
LCH
65, 42, 234
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 226
XYZ
28, 35, 72
LUV
65, -45, -50
HWB
194, 9%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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