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
16B2DB
RGB
22, 178, 219
HSL
192, 82%, 47%
HSB
192, 90%, 86%
CMYK
90, 19, 0, 14
LAB
67, -27, -32
LCH
67, 42, 229
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 223
XYZ
29, 37, 73
LUV
67, -46, -46
HWB
192, 9%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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