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
2156A4
RGB
33, 86, 164
HSL
216, 66%, 39%
HSB
216, 80%, 64%
CMYK
80, 48, 0, 36
LAB
36, 5, -48
LCH
36, 48, 276
OKLCH
0.46, 0.14, 258
XYZ
11, 10, 36
LUV
36, -17, -66
HWB
216, 13%, 36%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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