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
21588E
RGB
33, 88, 142
HSL
210, 62%, 34%
HSB
210, 77%, 56%
CMYK
77, 38, 0, 44
LAB
36, -3, -36
LCH
36, 36, 265
OKLCH
0.45, 0.11, 251
XYZ
9, 9, 27
LUV
36, -19, -49
HWB
210, 13%, 44%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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