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
21798A
RGB
33, 121, 138
HSL
190, 61%, 34%
HSB
190, 76%, 54%
CMYK
76, 12, 0, 46
LAB
46, -22, -17
LCH
46, 28, 218
OKLCH
0.53, 0.08, 214
XYZ
12, 16, 26
LUV
46, -31, -21
HWB
190, 13%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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