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
217795
RGB
33, 119, 149
HSL
196, 64%, 36%
HSB
196, 78%, 58%
CMYK
78, 20, 0, 42
LAB
46, -18, -24
LCH
46, 30, 233
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 226
XYZ
13, 16, 31
LUV
46, -30, -32
HWB
196, 13%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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