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
21757A
RGB
33, 117, 122
HSL
183, 57%, 30%
HSB
183, 73%, 48%
CMYK
73, 4, 0, 52
LAB
45, -24, -10
LCH
45, 26, 203
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 201
XYZ
10, 14, 21
LUV
45, -31, -11
HWB
183, 13%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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