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
217E8B
RGB
33, 126, 139
HSL
187, 62%, 34%
HSB
187, 76%, 55%
CMYK
76, 9, 0, 45
LAB
48, -24, -15
LCH
48, 28, 212
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 209
XYZ
13, 17, 27
LUV
48, -33, -18
HWB
187, 13%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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