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
217192
RGB
33, 113, 146
HSL
198, 63%, 35%
HSB
198, 77%, 57%
CMYK
77, 23, 0, 43
LAB
44, -16, -25
LCH
44, 30, 238
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 230
XYZ
12, 14, 29
LUV
44, -28, -34
HWB
198, 13%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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