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
22C4E1
RGB
34, 196, 225
HSL
189, 76%, 51%
HSB
189, 85%, 88%
CMYK
85, 13, 0, 12
LAB
73, -33, -26
LCH
73, 42, 219
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 214
XYZ
34, 45, 78
LUV
73, -51, -36
HWB
189, 13%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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