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
16DBF7
RGB
22, 219, 247
HSL
187, 93%, 53%
HSB
187, 91%, 97%
CMYK
91, 11, 0, 3
LAB
80, -38, -27
LCH
80, 46, 215
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 211
XYZ
42, 58, 97
LUV
80, -58, -37
HWB
187, 9%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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