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
16D2DE
RGB
22, 210, 222
HSL
184, 82%, 48%
HSB
184, 90%, 87%
CMYK
90, 5, 0, 13
LAB
77, -40, -19
LCH
77, 44, 205
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 202
XYZ
37, 52, 77
LUV
77, -57, -23
HWB
184, 9%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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