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
2185C3
RGB
33, 133, 195
HSL
203, 71%, 45%
HSB
203, 83%, 76%
CMYK
83, 32, 0, 24
LAB
52, -12, -41
LCH
52, 42, 254
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 242
XYZ
19, 21, 55
LUV
52, -32, -60
HWB
203, 13%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.