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
2178CA
RGB
33, 120, 202
HSL
209, 72%, 46%
HSB
209, 84%, 79%
CMYK
84, 41, 0, 21
LAB
49, -2, -51
LCH
49, 51, 267
OKLCH
0.57, 0.15, 252
XYZ
18, 18, 58
LUV
49, -27, -75
HWB
209, 13%, 21%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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