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
217178
RGB
33, 113, 120
HSL
185, 57%, 30%
HSB
185, 73%, 47%
CMYK
73, 6, 0, 53
LAB
43, -23, -11
LCH
43, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 204
XYZ
10, 13, 20
LUV
43, -29, -12
HWB
185, 13%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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