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
214A8A
RGB
33, 74, 138
HSL
217, 61%, 34%
HSB
217, 76%, 54%
CMYK
76, 46, 0, 46
LAB
31, 4, -41
LCH
31, 41, 276
OKLCH
0.42, 0.12, 259
XYZ
8, 7, 25
LUV
31, -14, -54
HWB
217, 13%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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