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
216E76
RGB
33, 110, 118
HSL
186, 56%, 30%
HSB
186, 72%, 46%
CMYK
72, 7, 0, 54
LAB
42, -22, -12
LCH
42, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 205
XYZ
9, 13, 19
LUV
42, -28, -13
HWB
186, 13%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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