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
16CFF7
RGB
22, 207, 247
HSL
191, 93%, 53%
HSB
191, 91%, 97%
CMYK
91, 16, 0, 3
LAB
76, -33, -32
LCH
76, 46, 225
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 219
XYZ
39, 52, 96
LUV
76, -54, -46
HWB
191, 9%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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