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
16ADE4
RGB
22, 173, 228
HSL
196, 82%, 49%
HSB
196, 90%, 89%
CMYK
90, 24, 0, 11
LAB
66, -23, -39
LCH
66, 45, 240
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 231
XYZ
29, 36, 79
LUV
66, -44, -57
HWB
196, 9%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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