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
215CB2
RGB
33, 92, 178
HSL
216, 69%, 41%
HSB
216, 81%, 70%
CMYK
81, 48, 0, 30
LAB
39, 6, -52
LCH
39, 53, 277
OKLCH
0.49, 0.15, 258
XYZ
12, 11, 44
LUV
39, -19, -74
HWB
216, 13%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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