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
229AA1
RGB
34, 154, 161
HSL
183, 65%, 38%
HSB
183, 79%, 63%
CMYK
79, 4, 0, 37
LAB
58, -31, -13
LCH
58, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 201
XYZ
19, 26, 38
LUV
58, -41, -15
HWB
183, 13%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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