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
216680
RGB
33, 102, 128
HSL
196, 59%, 32%
HSB
196, 74%, 50%
CMYK
74, 20, 0, 50
LAB
40, -15, -21
LCH
40, 26, 234
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 227
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
40, -25, -27
HWB
196, 13%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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