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
2175DC
RGB
33, 117, 220
HSL
213, 74%, 50%
HSB
213, 85%, 86%
CMYK
85, 47, 0, 14
LAB
49, 5, -61
LCH
49, 61, 275
OKLCH
0.57, 0.18, 256
XYZ
20, 18, 70
LUV
49, -25, -91
HWB
213, 13%, 14%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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