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
216377
RGB
33, 99, 119
HSL
194, 57%, 30%
HSB
194, 72%, 47%
CMYK
72, 17, 0, 53
LAB
39, -16, -18
LCH
39, 24, 228
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 222
XYZ
8, 11, 19
LUV
39, -24, -22
HWB
194, 13%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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