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
218FAD
RGB
33, 143, 173
HSL
193, 68%, 40%
HSB
193, 81%, 68%
CMYK
81, 17, 0, 32
LAB
55, -23, -25
LCH
55, 34, 227
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 221
XYZ
18, 23, 43
LUV
55, -37, -34
HWB
193, 13%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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