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
218EB4
RGB
33, 142, 180
HSL
196, 69%, 42%
HSB
196, 82%, 71%
CMYK
82, 21, 0, 29
LAB
55, -20, -29
LCH
55, 35, 235
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 227
XYZ
19, 23, 47
LUV
55, -36, -41
HWB
196, 13%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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