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
21858A
RGB
33, 133, 138
HSL
183, 61%, 34%
HSB
183, 76%, 54%
CMYK
76, 4, 0, 46
LAB
50, -27, -11
LCH
50, 30, 202
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 200
XYZ
14, 19, 27
LUV
50, -35, -12
HWB
183, 13%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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