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
218ECF
RGB
33, 142, 207
HSL
202, 73%, 47%
HSB
202, 84%, 81%
CMYK
84, 31, 0, 19
LAB
56, -13, -43
LCH
56, 44, 254
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 241
XYZ
22, 24, 63
LUV
56, -34, -64
HWB
202, 13%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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