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
217486
RGB
33, 116, 134
HSL
191, 60%, 33%
HSB
191, 75%, 53%
CMYK
75, 13, 0, 47
LAB
45, -20, -17
LCH
45, 27, 220
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 216
XYZ
11, 15, 25
LUV
45, -29, -22
HWB
191, 13%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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