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
216E72
RGB
33, 110, 114
HSL
183, 55%, 29%
HSB
183, 71%, 45%
CMYK
71, 4, 0, 55
LAB
42, -23, -9
LCH
42, 25, 202
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 200
XYZ
9, 13, 18
LUV
42, -28, -9
HWB
183, 13%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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