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
21617C
RGB
33, 97, 124
HSL
198, 58%, 31%
HSB
198, 73%, 49%
CMYK
73, 22, 0, 51
LAB
38, -14, -21
LCH
38, 25, 238
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 230
XYZ
9, 10, 21
LUV
38, -23, -28
HWB
198, 13%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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