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
16CEE4
RGB
22, 206, 228
HSL
186, 82%, 49%
HSB
186, 90%, 89%
CMYK
90, 10, 0, 11
LAB
76, -37, -23
LCH
76, 44, 212
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 209
XYZ
36, 50, 81
LUV
76, -55, -31
HWB
186, 9%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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