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
2192F2
RGB
33, 146, 242
HSL
208, 89%, 54%
HSB
208, 86%, 95%
CMYK
86, 40, 0, 5
LAB
58, -4, -58
LCH
58, 58, 266
OKLCH
0.65, 0.17, 250
XYZ
27, 27, 88
LUV
58, -33, -89
HWB
208, 13%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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