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
217DB9
RGB
33, 125, 185
HSL
204, 70%, 43%
HSB
204, 82%, 73%
CMYK
82, 32, 0, 27
LAB
49, -10, -40
LCH
49, 41, 255
OKLCH
0.57, 0.12, 243
XYZ
17, 18, 49
LUV
49, -29, -58
HWB
204, 13%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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