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
2181F2
RGB
33, 129, 242
HSL
212, 89%, 54%
HSB
212, 86%, 95%
CMYK
86, 47, 0, 5
LAB
53, 5, -66
LCH
53, 66, 275
OKLCH
0.61, 0.19, 256
XYZ
24, 22, 87
LUV
53, -28, -100
HWB
212, 13%, 5%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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