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
217DF5
RGB
33, 125, 245
HSL
214, 91%, 55%
HSB
214, 87%, 96%
CMYK
87, 49, 0, 4
LAB
52, 9, -69
LCH
52, 69, 277
OKLCH
0.61, 0.20, 258
XYZ
24, 22, 89
LUV
52, -27, -104
HWB
214, 13%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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