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
21717F
RGB
33, 113, 127
HSL
189, 59%, 31%
HSB
189, 74%, 50%
CMYK
74, 11, 0, 50
LAB
43, -21, -15
LCH
43, 26, 216
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 212
XYZ
10, 14, 22
LUV
43, -29, -18
HWB
189, 13%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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