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
22889F
RGB
34, 136, 159
HSL
191, 65%, 38%
HSB
191, 79%, 62%
CMYK
79, 14, 0, 38
LAB
52, -23, -21
LCH
52, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 217
XYZ
16, 20, 36
LUV
52, -35, -27
HWB
191, 13%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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