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
217AE1
RGB
33, 122, 225
HSL
212, 76%, 51%
HSB
212, 85%, 88%
CMYK
85, 46, 0, 12
LAB
51, 4, -61
LCH
51, 61, 274
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 256
XYZ
21, 20, 74
LUV
51, -27, -91
HWB
212, 13%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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