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
22B8CA
RGB
34, 184, 202
HSL
186, 71%, 46%
HSB
186, 83%, 79%
CMYK
83, 9, 0, 21
LAB
68, -34, -20
LCH
68, 39, 211
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 208
XYZ
28, 39, 62
LUV
68, -49, -26
HWB
186, 13%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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