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
218798
RGB
33, 135, 152
HSL
189, 64%, 36%
HSB
189, 78%, 60%
CMYK
78, 11, 0, 40
LAB
51, -25, -18
LCH
51, 30, 216
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 212
XYZ
15, 20, 33
LUV
51, -35, -22
HWB
189, 13%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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