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
2174B8
RGB
33, 116, 184
HSL
207, 70%, 43%
HSB
207, 82%, 72%
CMYK
82, 37, 0, 28
LAB
47, -6, -44
LCH
47, 44, 262
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 248
XYZ
16, 16, 48
LUV
47, -26, -63
HWB
207, 13%, 28%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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