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
2174C8
RGB
33, 116, 200
HSL
210, 72%, 46%
HSB
210, 84%, 78%
CMYK
84, 42, 0, 22
LAB
47, -1, -52
LCH
47, 52, 269
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 253
XYZ
17, 17, 57
LUV
47, -26, -76
HWB
210, 13%, 22%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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