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
217DA0
RGB
33, 125, 160
HSL
197, 66%, 38%
HSB
197, 79%, 63%
CMYK
79, 22, 0, 37
LAB
48, -18, -27
LCH
48, 32, 237
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 229
XYZ
14, 18, 36
LUV
48, -31, -37
HWB
197, 13%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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