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
21799D
RGB
33, 121, 157
HSL
197, 65%, 37%
HSB
197, 79%, 62%
CMYK
79, 23, 0, 38
LAB
47, -17, -27
LCH
47, 32, 239
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 230
XYZ
14, 16, 34
LUV
47, -30, -37
HWB
197, 13%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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