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
16CDF2
RGB
22, 205, 242
HSL
190, 89%, 52%
HSB
190, 91%, 95%
CMYK
91, 15, 0, 5
LAB
76, -33, -31
LCH
76, 45, 223
OKLCH
0.78, 0.14, 217
XYZ
38, 50, 92
LUV
76, -54, -44
HWB
190, 9%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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