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
216D8F
RGB
33, 109, 143
HSL
199, 63%, 35%
HSB
199, 77%, 56%
CMYK
77, 24, 0, 44
LAB
43, -14, -26
LCH
43, 30, 241
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 232
XYZ
11, 13, 28
LUV
43, -26, -35
HWB
199, 13%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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