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
216FA8
RGB
33, 111, 168
HSL
205, 67%, 39%
HSB
205, 80%, 66%
CMYK
80, 34, 0, 34
LAB
44, -8, -38
LCH
44, 39, 258
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 245
XYZ
13, 15, 39
LUV
44, -26, -54
HWB
205, 13%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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