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
216774
RGB
33, 103, 116
HSL
189, 56%, 29%
HSB
189, 72%, 45%
CMYK
72, 11, 0, 55
LAB
40, -19, -14
LCH
40, 24, 217
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 212
XYZ
9, 11, 18
LUV
40, -26, -16
HWB
189, 13%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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