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
217C91
RGB
33, 124, 145
HSL
191, 63%, 35%
HSB
191, 77%, 57%
CMYK
77, 14, 0, 43
LAB
48, -21, -19
LCH
48, 29, 222
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 217
XYZ
13, 17, 29
LUV
48, -32, -25
HWB
191, 13%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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