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
22AAC8
RGB
34, 170, 200
HSL
191, 71%, 46%
HSB
191, 83%, 78%
CMYK
83, 15, 0, 22
LAB
64, -28, -26
LCH
64, 38, 223
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 217
XYZ
25, 33, 60
LUV
64, -44, -36
HWB
191, 13%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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