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
22A6FA
RGB
34, 166, 250
HSL
203, 96%, 56%
HSB
203, 86%, 98%
CMYK
86, 34, 0, 2
LAB
65, -12, -52
LCH
65, 54, 257
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 244
XYZ
32, 35, 95
LUV
65, -39, -81
HWB
203, 13%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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