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
216290
RGB
33, 98, 144
HSL
205, 63%, 35%
HSB
205, 77%, 56%
CMYK
77, 32, 0, 44
LAB
39, -8, -32
LCH
39, 33, 255
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 244
XYZ
10, 11, 28
LUV
39, -22, -43
HWB
205, 13%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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