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
219399
RGB
33, 147, 153
HSL
183, 65%, 36%
HSB
183, 78%, 60%
CMYK
78, 4, 0, 40
LAB
55, -30, -13
LCH
55, 32, 203
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 200
XYZ
17, 23, 34
LUV
55, -39, -14
HWB
183, 13%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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