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
217CA2
RGB
33, 124, 162
HSL
198, 66%, 38%
HSB
198, 80%, 64%
CMYK
80, 23, 0, 36
LAB
48, -17, -28
LCH
48, 33, 240
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 231
XYZ
14, 17, 37
LUV
48, -31, -39
HWB
198, 13%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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