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
2178A9
RGB
33, 120, 169
HSL
202, 67%, 40%
HSB
202, 80%, 66%
CMYK
80, 29, 0, 34
LAB
47, -13, -34
LCH
47, 36, 250
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 40
LUV
47, -29, -48
HWB
202, 13%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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