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
216F76
RGB
33, 111, 118
HSL
185, 56%, 30%
HSB
185, 72%, 46%
CMYK
72, 6, 0, 54
LAB
43, -22, -11
LCH
43, 25, 207
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 204
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
43, -28, -12
HWB
185, 13%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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