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
217783
RGB
33, 119, 131
HSL
187, 60%, 32%
HSB
187, 75%, 51%
CMYK
75, 9, 0, 49
LAB
46, -23, -14
LCH
46, 27, 212
OKLCH
0.53, 0.08, 209
XYZ
11, 15, 24
LUV
46, -31, -17
HWB
187, 13%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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