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
2188B6
RGB
33, 136, 182
HSL
199, 69%, 42%
HSB
199, 82%, 71%
CMYK
82, 25, 0, 29
LAB
53, -17, -33
LCH
53, 37, 243
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 233
XYZ
18, 21, 47
LUV
53, -33, -47
HWB
199, 13%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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