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
2169D8
RGB
33, 105, 216
HSL
216, 73%, 49%
HSB
216, 85%, 85%
CMYK
85, 51, 0, 15
LAB
45, 11, -64
LCH
45, 65, 280
OKLCH
0.54, 0.18, 259
XYZ
18, 15, 67
LUV
45, -22, -94
HWB
216, 13%, 15%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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