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
21686F
RGB
33, 104, 111
HSL
185, 54%, 28%
HSB
185, 70%, 44%
CMYK
70, 6, 0, 56
LAB
40, -21, -11
LCH
40, 23, 207
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 204
XYZ
8, 11, 17
LUV
40, -26, -12
HWB
185, 13%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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