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
2172A2
RGB
33, 114, 162
HSL
202, 66%, 38%
HSB
202, 80%, 64%
CMYK
80, 30, 0, 36
LAB
45, -11, -33
LCH
45, 35, 251
OKLCH
0.53, 0.11, 240
XYZ
13, 15, 36
LUV
45, -27, -47
HWB
202, 13%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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