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
2194B3
RGB
33, 148, 179
HSL
193, 69%, 42%
HSB
193, 82%, 70%
CMYK
82, 17, 0, 30
LAB
56, -24, -26
LCH
56, 35, 227
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 221
XYZ
19, 25, 46
LUV
56, -38, -35
HWB
193, 13%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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