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
22717C
RGB
34, 113, 124
HSL
187, 57%, 31%
HSB
187, 73%, 49%
CMYK
73, 9, 0, 51
LAB
43, -22, -13
LCH
43, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 208
XYZ
10, 14, 21
LUV
43, -29, -15
HWB
187, 13%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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