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
2176B0
RGB
33, 118, 176
HSL
204, 68%, 41%
HSB
204, 81%, 69%
CMYK
81, 33, 0, 31
LAB
47, -9, -39
LCH
47, 40, 256
OKLCH
0.54, 0.12, 244
XYZ
15, 16, 43
LUV
47, -28, -56
HWB
204, 13%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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