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
2188C4
RGB
33, 136, 196
HSL
202, 71%, 45%
HSB
202, 83%, 77%
CMYK
83, 31, 0, 23
LAB
53, -13, -40
LCH
53, 42, 252
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 241
XYZ
19, 22, 55
LUV
53, -33, -59
HWB
202, 13%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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