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
2162A1
RGB
33, 98, 161
HSL
210, 66%, 38%
HSB
210, 80%, 63%
CMYK
80, 39, 0, 37
LAB
40, -3, -41
LCH
40, 41, 266
OKLCH
0.49, 0.12, 251
XYZ
11, 12, 35
LUV
40, -21, -57
HWB
210, 13%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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