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
2173D4
RGB
33, 115, 212
HSL
213, 73%, 48%
HSB
213, 84%, 83%
CMYK
84, 46, 0, 17
LAB
48, 4, -58
LCH
48, 58, 274
OKLCH
0.56, 0.17, 256
XYZ
19, 17, 65
LUV
48, -25, -86
HWB
213, 13%, 17%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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