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
16BAEF
RGB
22, 186, 239
HSL
195, 87%, 51%
HSB
195, 91%, 94%
CMYK
91, 22, 0, 6
LAB
70, -26, -38
LCH
70, 46, 236
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 228
XYZ
33, 42, 88
LUV
70, -48, -56
HWB
195, 9%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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