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
2162C3
RGB
33, 98, 195
HSL
216, 71%, 45%
HSB
216, 83%, 76%
CMYK
83, 50, 0, 24
LAB
42, 8, -58
LCH
42, 58, 278
OKLCH
0.51, 0.17, 259
XYZ
15, 13, 53
LUV
42, -20, -83
HWB
216, 13%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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