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
16AFF7
RGB
22, 175, 247
HSL
199, 93%, 53%
HSB
199, 91%, 97%
CMYK
91, 29, 0, 3
LAB
67, -18, -47
LCH
67, 50, 249
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 238
XYZ
32, 38, 94
LUV
67, -43, -72
HWB
199, 9%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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