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
215F85
RGB
33, 95, 133
HSL
203, 60%, 33%
HSB
203, 75%, 52%
CMYK
75, 29, 0, 48
LAB
38, -10, -27
LCH
38, 29, 250
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 240
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
38, -22, -37
HWB
203, 13%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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