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
21778F
RGB
33, 119, 143
HSL
193, 63%, 35%
HSB
193, 77%, 56%
CMYK
77, 17, 0, 44
LAB
46, -19, -21
LCH
46, 28, 227
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 221
XYZ
12, 15, 28
LUV
46, -30, -27
HWB
193, 13%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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